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Bob Marshall: Defender of the Wilderness by Linda Elovitz Marshall, illustrated by Jeanne Bowman South Dakota Historical Society Press, 2023 Category: Picture Books Reviewer: Stacey Rattner   Buy from the publisher As a very aspiring 46er (41 peaks to go), I am embarrassed to say that I had never heard of Bob Marshall. How wonderful to learn about this man who, in only 38 years of his life, did so much to preserve wilderness in our country. One of the peaks is his namesake. I look forward to reaching that summit and declaring to all who want to know that it is named after a Jewish man! Bob was born in New York City but visited the Adirondacks with his family in the summer. He and his brothers explored, took notes and played “Lewis and Clark” among the peaks. As an adult, Bob worked hard to ensure that wilderness areas were preserved and could be utilized by all, regardless of race or religion. Since this is a picture book biography, the illustrations play a significant role with t...