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Smithsonian Book of National Wildlife Refuges

Eric Jay Dolin

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Description:Gorgeous coffee-table book, celebrating the 100th anniversary or the refuge system, with dramatic text, and more than 200 color images."In 1903 Theodore Roosevelt signed a proclamation that created the first of what, a century later, would become a system of 538 wildlife refuges spread across all fifty of the United States. Stretching from the cypress swamps of Okefenokee to the remote wilderness of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the refuges now occupy an amazing 95 million acres of the American landscape. These are America's most treasured natural habitats - filled with waterfowl, fish, mammals, and a diverse array of plants." Coupling his text with the remarkable photographs of John and Karen Hollingsworth, Eric Dolin draws on the rich history surrounding the refuges to reveal an intriguing story of people and nature. After exploring how the fledgling conservation movement found its champion in Teddy Roosevelt, Dolin unveils a story filled with heroic, sometimes quirky, Americans who fought to preserve the nation's natural heritage. Following Roosevelt's lead - and against a backdrop of the twentieth century's wars and strife - refuge after refuge was created, resulting today in an incredibly diverse and biologically critical system that helped earn the United States its reputation as a leader in global conservation."Outstanding book . . . Highly and enthusiastically recommended for all public libraries and all environmental collections." Library Journal"A terrific job . . . The result is a coffee table book worth buying a coffee table for." The Baltimore Sun"The remarkable photographs and accompanying text reveal the rich history of America's 538 national wildlife refuges." Outdoor Photographer"The stories of Teddy Roosevelt . . . Ding Darling, and other indomitable historic figures are woven into the inspiring saga." Wildlife Conservation"This richly illustrated retrospective could not be more timely." Nature ConservancyWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Smithsonian Book of National Wildlife Refuges. To get started finding Smithsonian Book of National Wildlife Refuges, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Gorgeous coffee-table book, celebrating the 100th anniversary or the refuge system, with dramatic text, and more than 200 color images."In 1903 Theodore Roosevelt signed a proclamation that created the first of what, a century later, would become a system of 538 wildlife refuges spread across all fifty of the United States. Stretching from the cypress swamps of Okefenokee to the remote wilderness of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the refuges now occupy an amazing 95 million acres of the American landscape. These are America's most treasured natural habitats - filled with waterfowl, fish, mammals, and a diverse array of plants." Coupling his text with the remarkable photographs of John and Karen Hollingsworth, Eric Dolin draws on the rich history surrounding the refuges to reveal an intriguing story of people and nature. After exploring how the fledgling conservation movement found its champion in Teddy Roosevelt, Dolin unveils a story filled with heroic, sometimes quirky, Americans who fought to preserve the nation's natural heritage. Following Roosevelt's lead - and against a backdrop of the twentieth century's wars and strife - refuge after refuge was created, resulting today in an incredibly diverse and biologically critical system that helped earn the United States its reputation as a leader in global conservation."Outstanding book . . . Highly and enthusiastically recommended for all public libraries and all environmental collections." Library Journal"A terrific job . . . The result is a coffee table book worth buying a coffee table for." The Baltimore Sun"The remarkable photographs and accompanying text reveal the rich history of America's 538 national wildlife refuges." Outdoor Photographer"The stories of Teddy Roosevelt . . . Ding Darling, and other indomitable historic figures are woven into the inspiring saga." Wildlife Conservation"This richly illustrated retrospective could not be more timely." Nature ConservancyWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Smithsonian Book of National Wildlife Refuges. To get started finding Smithsonian Book of National Wildlife Refuges, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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