Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work, the in-depth biography by Curt Meine, follows him from his childhood as a precocious naturalist to his influential role in the development of conservation and modern environmentalism in the United States. Providing a detailed examination of Leopold's life and the evolution of his thought, this biography also provides an in-depth examination of the issues, failures and triumphs shaping the conservation movement in the first half of this century. Includes a new preface by the author, Curt Meine, and an appreciation by acclaimed Kentucky writer and farmer Wendell Berry.