Synopsis: Aldo Leopold (1887–1948) is a prominent figure in the environmental movement, best known for his influential work, A Sand County Almanac. In Aldo Leopold's Odyssey, Julianne Lutz Newton explores his intellectual journey and the experiences that shaped his profound insights on land and human coexistence. By examining unpublished archival materials, the book traces Leopold's path from Iowa to Yale, the Southwest, and Wisconsin, highlighting his contributions to early land settlement, the emerging science of ecology, and his vision for sustainable land use. This work serves as both a biography and a resource for those interested in the connection between people and the land.