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The culmination of several decades of work on the part of instructors at the National Outdoor Leadership School, Wilderness Wisdom combines quotations from environmentalists, nature writers, athletes, and public figures as diverse as Mahatma Gandhi and Albert Einstein. Includes more than 900 quotes from over 500 sources. Categories range from leadership to environmental ethics to expedition planning. Compiled by National Outdoor Leadership School instructors and based on NOLS curriculum, it is perfect for moments of quiet contemplation in the wilderness and also serves as a handy guide to various aspects of everyday life. This small, lightweight book will be of particular interest to hikers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for inspiration as they meet the challenges of the wilderness.
About the Author
John Gookin is an instructor and curriculum manager for the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, Wyoming.
The culmination of several decades of work on the part of instructors at the National Outdoor Leadership School, Wilderness Wisdom combines quotations from environmentalists, nature writers, athletes, and public figures as diverse as Mahatma Gandhi and Albert Einstein. Includes more than 900 quotes from over 500 sources. Categories range from leadership to environmental ethics to expedition planning. Compiled by National Outdoor Leadership School instructors and based on NOLS curriculum, it is perfect for moments of quiet contemplation in the wilderness and also serves as a handy guide to various aspects of everyday life. This small, lightweight book will be of particular interest to hikers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for inspiration as they meet the challenges of the wilderness.
About the Author
John Gookin is an instructor and curriculum manager for the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, Wyoming.
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The readings in this book are organized to reflect the curriculum, values, and mission of the National Outdoor Leadership School, and have been compiled from the collections of various instructors over several decades. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Sand County Almanac (Outdoor Essays & Reflections) by Aldo Leopold on 5 pages
- Wind in the Rock by Ann Zwinger on page 117, and page 134
- Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey on page 25, and page 108
- William Wordsworth (Critical Issues) by John Williams on page 134
- On Becoming A Leader: Revised Edition by Warren Bennis on page 118
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