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George Perkins Marsh

    George Perkins Marsh was an American diplomat and philologist, considered by some to be America's first environmentalist and a precursor to the concept of sustainability. His writings explored the impact of human activity on the environment, emphasizing the need for responsible stewardship of natural resources. Marsh's work laid the groundwork for modern ecological thought and cautioned against the dangers of overexploiting nature. His legacy continues to inspire efforts toward planetary preservation.

    Man and nature; or, Physical geography as modified by human action. By George P. Marsh ...