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NOLS Wilderness Wisdom: Quotes for Inspirational Exploration (NOLS Library)

Author John Gookin
Publisher Stackpole Books
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Author(s)John Gookin
ISBN / ASIN0811726460
ISBN-139780811726467
Sales Rank1,865,561
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

Description

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.