By Sigurd F. Olson
Minnesota of Minnesota Press, $17.95
A conservation activist and popular writer, Sigurd F. Olson was one of the greatest environmentalists of the twentieth century. He introduced the value of wilderness through many of his books, and influenced the environmental movement and writers such as Annie Dillard and Barry Lopez. The Meaning of Wilderness gathers together some of Olson’s best articles and speeches, many of which were never before published or accessible. This is a great read for Olson fans, historians or outdoor enthusiasts.—Breana Roy