George Perkins Marsh

Prophet of Conservation

By:

David Lowenthal

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books

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George Perkins Marsh (1801-1882) was the first to reveal the menace of environmental misuse, to explain its causes, and to prescribe reforms. David Lowenthal here offers fresh insights, from new sources, into Marsh's career and shows his relevance today. Marsh's devotion to the repair of nature, to the concerns of working people, to women's rights and to historical stewardship resonate more than ever. His Vermont birthplace is now a national park chronicling American conservation, and the crusade he launched is now global.

Author Biography:

David Lowenthal is professor emeritus of geography at University College London. His books include The Past Is a Foreign Country, West Indian Societies, and The Heritage Crusade and the Spoils of History.

Release date Australia

March 1st, 2003

Author

David Lowenthal

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Foreword by William Cronon

Illustrations

34 illus.

Pages

632

Series

Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books

Dimensions

156x235x38

ISBN-13

9780295983158

Product ID

3581615

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