{"product_id":"two-in-the-far-north-revised-edition-a-conservation-champions-story-of-life-love-and-adventure-in-the-wilderness-9781513262758","title":"Two in the Far North, Revised Edition: A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the National Outdoor Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Northern classic and beloved favorite, \u003ci\u003eTwo in the Far North\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the incredible story of Margaret “Mardy” Murie, called the Grandmother of the Conservation Movement, and how she became one of the first women to embrace and champion wilderness conservation in America.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the age of nine, Margaret Murie moved from Seattle to Fairbanks, not realizing the trajectory life would take her from there. This moving testimonial to the preservation of the Arctic wilderness comes straight from her heart as she writes about growing up in Fairbanks, becoming the first woman graduate of the University of Alaska, and meeting—and then marrying—noted biologist Olaus J. Murie. So begins her lifelong journey in Alaska and on to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where along with her husband and others they founded The Wilderness Society to protect nature and wildlife and speak out for ecological consciousness. From adventures of traversing over thin ice with dog sleds, camping in woods surrounded by bears, caribou, and other wildlife, to canoeing in streams with geese nearby, and more, Murie embraced nature as a close neighbor and dedicated her life to advocating for wilderness protection and conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1962, this edition features a new foreword by Frances Beinecke and an afterword from Donald Murie. Margaret Murie inspires readers to join her in finding life, love, and adventure in the beautiful remote Alaskan wilderness and the natural world beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book, first written in the 1950s and still in print, is authored by the grand dame of the wilderness movement, Margaret Murie.  Margaret has helped generations of men and women understand the need to preserve wild landscapes.  In Two in the Far North, she describes her life in Alaska:  her growing up in Anchorage and her adventurous trips into the Alaska wilderness with her husband and biologist, Olaus.  It is a wonderful read and a true American wilderness classic.\" * Winner of the \u003cb\u003eNational Outdoor Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e\"Simply put, Mardy Murie is a national treasure. Her life has made a certain kind of life possible for the rest of us. Generations to come will feel her imprint, though they may not know it was how she lived her life that allowed them to witness some of the last wild places on Earth. They may not know that it is because of her life that their souls and spirits can be fed by what is natural and wild. I hope those who come long after us will have TWO IN THE FAR NORTH in their satchels as they gaze upon these natural wonders and that they, too, will come away with same resolve she ad to protect these incredible gifts.\" * \u003cb\u003eRobert Redford\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e\"Reminiscences of Alaska told from a woman's angle go back to the steamboat, goldmining days of 1911 when the writers's stepfather became Assistant US Attorney and the family moved from Seattle to Fairbanks. Her childhood's impressions of the social round, whist, sewing and church clubs in an isolated boom town are succeeded by a lyrical account of three expeditions to untouched areas in Alaska on which the author accompanied her biologist husband. It was at first difficult to adapt herself from the relative comforts of smalltown life to the demands of outdoor living during months-long trips by husky-drawn sleigh, by boat or on foot. However, the people, wildlife and terrain are enthusiastically and knowledgeably described in her book. Her pioneering spirit stands out in this account of her adventures which is marked by a gift for detail and a sense of humor. In addition, it is a timely reminder of the need for taking steps to preserve wildlife in America's most northern State on which the bulldozer is fast encroaching.\" * \u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e“Teton Science Schools students young and old have learned from \u003ci\u003eTwo in the Far North\u003c\/i\u003e for decades. In conservation, in education, and in life, Mardy’s words are as true in the 21st century as they were over 60 years ago.” * Chris Agnew, Teton Science Schools (TSS) Executive Director *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epreface \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eforeword \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epart one: fairbanks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 to the north\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 freeze-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 the town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 mail day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 the trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 and over the mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epart two: the upper koyukuk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 home to romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 anvik\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 nulato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 willow river\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 alatna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 “and beyond” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 bettles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 one day of it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 on the river ice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 wiseman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 the mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epart three: the old crow river\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 tanana and yukon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 the porcupine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 the old crow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 by main strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 geese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 downstream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epart four: sheenjek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 north again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 at lobo lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 both sides of the river\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 up the valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 tundra and mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 caribou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 to the head of the river\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 autumn in august\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epart five: return to the mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 again north\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37 sheenjek again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epart six: afterward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38 1967 alaska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e39 another new alaska—1975 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 outside—1975 to 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Graphic Arts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359529042263,"sku":"9781513262758","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781513262758.jpg?v=1754124924","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/two-in-the-far-north-revised-edition-a-conservation-champions-story-of-life-love-and-adventure-in-the-wilderness-9781513262758","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}