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“To the lost man, to the pioneer penetrating a new country, to the naturalist who wishes to see the wild land at its wildest, the advice is always the same - follow a river. The river is the original forest highway. It is nature's own Wilderness Road.”

Quote by Edwin Way Teale

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Edwin Way Teale
Edwin Way Teale

Edwin Way Teale was an American naturalist known for his in-depth observations of insects and plants. His work 'The American Seasons' documented his observations of the natural environments across the United States, which was well-received by readers. more

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