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Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America's Love for the Wild

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Through their passion and persistence, three women influenced America’s relationship with the great outdoors in more ways than one. Now, their stories come to life in shimmering prose that moves from the Grand Canyon to the rivers, mountains and forests whose futures they impacted.

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 just about anyone.
  • Georgie devoted her life to the Grand Canyon, kickstarting the river running craze in the 40s and igniting the recreation industry
  • Anne, a wilderne...

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