Sand County Almanac : And Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold (1987, Hardcover)

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This special edition of the highly acclaimed A Sand County Almanac commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Aldo Leopold, one of the foremost conservationists of our century. First published in 1949, it combines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with an outspoken and highly ethical regard for Americas relationship to the land. It is a unique book, a classic work of conservation, the forefunner of such important books as Annie Dillards Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Edward Abbeys Desert Solitaire, and Robert Finchs The Primal Place.

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100195053052
ISBN-139780195053050
eBay Product ID (ePID)45822

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Book TitleSand County Almanac : and Sketches Here and there
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1987
TopicEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, General, Regional
IllustratorSchwartz, Charles W., Yes
GenreNature
AuthorAldo Leopold
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight19 Oz
Item Length5.8 in
Item Width8.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN87-022015
Reviews"We have Sand County Almanac to demonstrate just how exceptional Leopoldwas in his highly informed passion for land. [This] handsome new commemorativeedition will be welcomed by afficionados whose paperback copies have gone theway of paper acid. It contains the fine original drawings of Charles W.Schartz, and is highly recommended to anyone who might care to glimpse theplateau forests of Arizona in 1909, the green lagoons of the Colorado Delta in1922, or the guacamaja parrot flocks of Chihuahua in 1936 through the eyes of aman who was there in body and spirit."--The New York Times Book Review, "By a born naturalist, true sportsman and able writer. Delightful essays....[Leopold] develops a fine concept of conservation, not economic, but basically ethical, urging the need for an ecological conscience. Recommended."--Library Journal, "To read this book is not only to acquire much useful information, but to develop a keener eye and a sharper ear for the world of nature and a greater respect for the land."--The Christian Science Monitor, "There is a rudeness and vigor to Leopold's writing that goes directly tothe heart of the subject and to the heart of the reader. His Almanac is one ofthe seminal works of the environmental movement and much admired....As importanta book today as when it was when first published in 1949."--The BostonGlobe, "There is a rudeness and vigor to Leopold's writing that goes directly to the heart of the subject and to the heart of the reader. His Almanac is one of the seminal works of the environmental movement and much admired....As important a book today as when it was when first published in1949."--The Boston Globe, "To read this book is not only to acquire much useful information, but todevelop a keener eye and a sharper ear for the world of nature and a greaterrespect for the land."--The Christian Science Monitor, "By a born naturalist, true sportsman and able writer. Delightfulessays.... [Leopold] develops a fine concept of conservation, not economic, butbasically ethical, urging the need for an ecological conscience.Recommended."--Library Journal, "By a born naturalist, true sportsman and able writer. Delightful essays.... [Leopold] develops a fine concept of conservation, not economic, but basically ethical, urging the need for an ecological conscience. Recommended."--Library Journal, "We have Sand County Almanac to demonstrate just how exceptional Leopold was in his highly informed passion for land. [This] handsome new commemorative edition will be welcomed by afficionados whose paperback copies have gone the way of paper acid. It contains the fine original drawings ofCharles W. Schartz, and is highly recommended to anyone who might care to glimpse the plateau forests of Arizona in 1909, the green lagoons of the Colorado Delta in 1922, or the guacamaja parrot flocks of Chihuahua in 1936 through the eyes of a man who was there in body and spirit."--The New YorkTimes Book Review
Dewey Edition19
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Decimal508.73
Edition DescriptionSpecial
SynopsisThis special edition of the highly acclaimed A Sand County Almanac commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Aldo Leopold, one of the foremost conservationists of our century. First published in 1949, it combines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with an outspoken and highly ethical regard for America's relationship to the land. It is a unique book, a classic work of conservation, the forefunner of such important books as Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire, and Robert Finch's The Primal Place.
LC Classification NumberQH81.L56 1987

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  • These are the observations and contemplations of the very first professor of Wildlife Management.

    Excellent condition of nice edition of this book. This writing marks the real beginning of modern conservation. Leopold was well ahead of his time.

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  • Fluid and captivating

    Beautiful book, beautifully written. Will make you want to grab your walking stick and a hammock and head out and enjoy nature.

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