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Focusing on grassroots activism and artistic contributions, the narrative chronicles the efforts to preserve Alaska's wilderness from 1879 to 1960. It highlights key figures such as naturalist John Muir and President Dwight Eisenhower, alongside notable advocates like Theodore Roosevelt and Rachel Carson. The book illustrates the struggle against the extraction industry, showcasing the passion of "wilderness believers" who fought to protect Alaska's natural resources for future generations, while also sharing remarkable tales of its wildlife.
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Quiet World, The, Douglas Brinkley
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- 2020
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- Title
- Quiet World, The
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Douglas Brinkley
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 592
- ISBN13
- 9780062005977
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Maps & Travel, Science & Math, Nature, Political Science & Politics, Travel, Politics, Science, Environmental Themes, Ecology
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on grassroots activism and artistic contributions, the narrative chronicles the efforts to preserve Alaska's wilderness from 1879 to 1960. It highlights key figures such as naturalist John Muir and President Dwight Eisenhower, alongside notable advocates like Theodore Roosevelt and Rachel Carson. The book illustrates the struggle against the extraction industry, showcasing the passion of "wilderness believers" who fought to protect Alaska's natural resources for future generations, while also sharing remarkable tales of its wildlife.