Of Men and Mountains [B0760]

1990 french flap PB reprint of the 1950 original, in nice condition. Former Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas' memoir, detailing his experiences in the mountains and forests of the Pacific Northwest, particularly Washington, his home state. It explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the spiritual connection between humans and nature. Douglas shares his love for the outdoors, his personal growth through overcoming challenges, and his observations on the lives and wisdom of people who live in the mountains. In such country Douglas has noted, "Men can find deep solitude and under conditions of grandeur that are startling, he can come to know both himself and God."

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I found it very inspiring. I have spent some time outdoors in the Pacific Northwest so it may have been special for me in that respect. He writes well and honestly. One person I know who read it said that there was a little too much on fly fishing, but I didn't mind that."; "This is a Supreme Court Justice writing about nature, and in particular his home state, Washington. Exquisite in poetry and eloquence, years ahead of his time in terms of environmental concerns. Indispensable reading for anyone wishing to understand Douglas's dissent in Sierra Club v. Morton."; "Timeless. This is a book you will remember...remarkable. I am gifting it to friends. I was written years ago but the message is more important today than ever."