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Fierce country : the untold story of three women who ignited America's love for the wild / Heather Hansman.

Untold story of three women who ignited America's love for the wild (portion title)
The untold story of 3 women who ignited America's love for the wild (other title)
Hansman, Heather, (author.).

Summary:

"The inspiring, untold story of three incredible women who spearheaded recreation, conservation and resilience in America's most beloved landscapes, for readers of Pam Houston and David Grann. Throughout the 20th century Georgie White, Anne LaBastille, and Dolores LaChapelle did more to inspire our love of the great outdoors than justabout anyone. Georgie devoted her life to the Grand Canyon, kickstarting the river running craze in the 40s and igniting the recreationindustry Anne, a wilderness guide and bestselling author, protectedendangered species and predicted the impacts of climate change fromher isolated, off-grid cabin in the Adirondacks. And deep powder skier Dolores developed an environmental philosophy that shaped everything from the radical environmental movement of the '70s to modern conservation ethics. Now, for the first time, outdoor journalist and bestselling author of Powder Days Heather Hansman goes deep into multiple rugged American landscapes to bring three fascinating lives tothe forefront of the outdoor movement, affirming their rightful place in the larger story of an evolving American wild."-- Provided bypublisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781335013439
  • ISBN: 1335013431
  • Physical Description: xvii, 300 pages ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Hanover Square Press, [2026]

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Formatted Contents Note:
Georgie White -- Anne LaBastille -- Delores LaChapelle -- Conclusion.

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Subject:
Clark, Georgie White.
LaBastille, Anne.
LaChapelle, Dolores.
Adventure and adventurers > West (U.S.) > 20th century > Biography.
Rafting (Sports) > West (U.S.) > 20th century.
Women conservationists > United States > 20th century > Biography.
Women naturalists > United States > 20th century > Biography.
Nature conservation > 20th century > Biography.
Women mountaineers > United States > 20th century > Biography.
Women photographers > United States > 20th century > Biography.
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Informational works.
Anecdotes.

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