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The book explores the profound significance of forests in American history and culture, highlighting their impact on literature, economics, and geography. It chronicles the transformation of the landscape from pre-European times through the clearing and utilization of forests, culminating in a discussion of their regrowth since the mid-20th century. Michael Williams delves into the ongoing relationship between Americans and their forests, revealing how this dynamic has shaped national identity and environmental policy.
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Americans and Their Forests, Michael Williams
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Americans and Their Forests
- Subtitle
- A Historical Geography
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Williams
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 624
- ISBN13
- 9780521428378
- Category
- Ecology
- Description
- The book explores the profound significance of forests in American history and culture, highlighting their impact on literature, economics, and geography. It chronicles the transformation of the landscape from pre-European times through the clearing and utilization of forests, culminating in a discussion of their regrowth since the mid-20th century. Michael Williams delves into the ongoing relationship between Americans and their forests, revealing how this dynamic has shaped national identity and environmental policy.