MURIE, Margaret and Olaus
Wapiti Wilderness
NY, Knopf, 1966. Inscribed by Margaret "Mardy" Murie, conservationist, naturalist, and recipient of the Audubon Medal, the John Muir Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom: "For Joan Wilson/ Every good wish from many more happy trips in 'Wapiti Wilderness'/ Mardy Murie." This book was co-authored with her husband, Olaus, who died prior to publication. Mardy was known as the "Grandmother of the Conservation Movement" and was a mentor to a generation of younger environmentalists. A very near fine copy in a very good, lightly edgeworn, price-clipped dust jacket, close to splitting at the front spine fold.
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$450
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