A Wilderness Original: The Life of Bob Marshall

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Summary: The Greatest Unknown American
Review: This is my most cherished book. Bob Marshall should be on Mt. Rushmore, but he would not want to be. James Glover tells the story of Bob Marshall in a way that allows the reader to "see" his life. We are with Marshall as he climbs all of the peaks in the Adirondacks above 4,000 ft. We go west as a young forester, exploring and surveying all of the last great roadless areas in the United States. We over-winter in Alaska as Bob gathers material for "Arctic Village", his book that chronicles the lives of a fading frontier. We move in and out of the halls of official Washington bureauacracy, as Bob tirelessly fights for wilderness. It is an amazing story. Bob Marshall did more for the natural landscape than Thoreau, Muir, or any other naturalist. Indeed, his actions transcended his early and untimely death. James Glover tells the story with vim and vigor.... Buy this book, and learn of someone who worked within the system and accomplished more than could ever be expected. When you enter a wilderness area, you should thank Bob Marshall.....

Rating:
Summary: The Greatest Unknown American
Review: This is my most cherished book. Bob Marshall should be on Mt. Rushmore, but he would not want to be. James Glover tells the story of Bob Marshall in a way that allows the reader to "see" his life. We are with Marshall as he climbs all of the peaks in the Adirondacks above 4,000 ft. We go west as a young forester, exploring and surveying all of the last great roadless areas in the United States. We over-winter in Alaska as Bob gathers material for "Arctic Village", his book that chronicles the lives of a fading frontier. We move in and out of the halls of official Washington bureauacracy, as Bob tirelessly fights for wilderness. It is an amazing story. Bob Marshall did more for the natural landscape than Thoreau, Muir, or any other naturalist. Indeed, his actions transcended his early and untimely death. James Glover tells the story with vim and vigor.... Buy this book, and learn of someone who worked within the system and accomplished more than could ever be expected. When you enter a wilderness area, you should thank Bob Marshall.....

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Summary: Excellent book about an important individual
Review: Very good book about one of the most important figures in modern conservation. Marshall was one of the co-founders of the wilderness society and was instrumental in helping create the national wilderness preservation system. He also helped with places such as the Adirondacks and the immense Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska. This book provides an interesting summary of this man's extraordinary life, including his famous 40 and 50 mile day hikes!