Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story
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Book Description
From her first glimpse of Alaska as a young girl, Margaret "Mardy" Murie had a special connection to the Northland. After her Yukon wedding to naturalist Olaus Murie, Mardy joined her husband for years of wilderness adventure, becoming his partner in a lifetime of conservation efforts. For more than seventy years, Mardy Murie tirelessly championed the environment. Her work led to the founding of The Wilderness Society and the establishment of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. She has been known for years as "the mother of the conservation movement," and recently received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Based on the critically acclaimed documentary film, ARCTIC DANCE: THE MARDY MURIE STORY tells the story of one ordinary woman who accomplished extraordinary things. This remarkable biographic photo-essay features photos from Murie's personal collection, excerpts from her letters and journals, along with a concise essay detailing her life story.
About the Author
Charles Craighead has worked as a photographer and cinematographer since 1964. Some of his film projects have included National Geographic television specials and PBS's Nature.
Award-winning filmmaker and writer Bonnie Kreps formed her own production company in 1971. Her films, produced mostly with the National Film Board of Canada, have been shown on networks and in festivals and museums in Canada, the United States, Australia, South America, and Europe.
Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story,Charles Craighead,Bonnie Kreps,Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company,155868686X,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiography,Biography/Autobiography,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Naturalists, Gardeners, Environmentalists,Women
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