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Review: Wilderness and the American MindUser Review - Forestofglory - GoodreadsThis book is a history of wilderness preservation in the US. The author argues that Americans have gone from fear of wilderness to a preservation ethic. I think it's good overview with lots of useful ... Read full review Review: Wilderness and the American MindUser Review - Mike Eckhardt - GoodreadsBefore Ken Burns put it on PBS, Mr. Nash compiled an extensive work detailing the American wilderness as "America's Best Idea." It's not a light read but it is a well reserached perspective on what helped to shape our identity as a nation. Read full review Related books
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