Fierce country : the untold story of three women who ignited America's love for the wild / Heather Hansman.
"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]
Content descriptions
- 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. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Informational works.
Anecdotes.
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- 5 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System. (Show)
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- 1 current hold with 13 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Norris Public Library | 333.72 HAN (Text) | 30254100731147 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Berea Library | 333.72 HANSMA (Text) | GRAN3439 | Adult New Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Black Mountain Library | 333.72092 HAN (Text) | 0020514207040 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | VAN25160641515723 (Text) | BRAS25160641515723 | On Order | In process | - |
| Jackson County Public Library | 333.72 H (Text) | 79493000000458 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library | NEU2042854 (Text) | NEU2042854 | Adult Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Leland Library | 333.72 HAN (Text) | 31423621445755 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Oakley/South Asheville Library | 333.72092 HAN (Text) | 0020514216454 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
| Person County Library | 333.72 HAN (Text) | 34622503784135 | Adult New Nonfiction | In process | - |
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | 333.72092 Hansman (Text) | 38950611566631 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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