JOURNAL ARTICLE

A MULE, A TRAIN, and the Fight FOR WILDERNESS: An Excerpt from Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

  • Published In: Montana: The Magazine of Western History, 2024, v. 74, n. 3. P. 46 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Elser, Arnold "Smoke"; Maggi, Eva-Maria 3 of 3

Abstract

This article is an excerpt from the book "Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness" by Arnold "Smoke" Elser with Eva-Maria Maggi. It reflects on the author's experiences as an outfitter and guide in the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana. The text describes the beauty of the area, the challenges of preserving it, and the connection people can find with nature through horse travel. It also shares stories of encounters with grizzly bears and the impact of the author's work on visitors. The article discusses the opposition to logging and mining plans in the area and the efforts to protect and expand wilderness areas in Montana. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Montana: The Magazine of Western History. 2024/09, Vol. 74, Issue 3, p46
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0026-9891
  • DOI:10.1353/mnt.2024.a937066
  • Accession Number:179726876
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