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Man and Nature
Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action
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After being appointed the United States Minister Resident to the Ottoman Empire in 1849, George P. Marsh had the opportunity to travel the world and visit the sites of ancient civilisations. Troubled by what he saw, Marsh concluded that these societies were victims of self-destruction and that the same fate could be in store for the nations of today. Moved to action, Marsh went on to publish Man and Nature: Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action in 1864.
Considered to be the first major work of environmental literature, Man and Nature helped to raise global awareness about the effect of human behaviour on the natural world. Second only to Charles Darwin's On the Origin of the Species in impact and influence, the book was instrumental to the creation of the United States National Forest and launched the conservation movement into high gear within the United States.
Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition of Man and Nature is a classic of environmental literature, reimagined for modern readers.
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Man and Nature by George P. Marsh is praised for its insightful analysis of the impact humans have on the environment, often considered a pioneering work in ecological thought. Reviewers commend Marsh's thorough research and articulate writing, which awakens readers to the need for conservation and sustainable environmental practices. It remains influential for its historical perspective on human-environment interaction and is valued for its relevance to contemporary discussions on climate change and environmental preservation.
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ISBN: 9781513136226
Publisher: West Margin Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 May 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: West Margin Press
Illustration: Illustrations
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Audience: General / adult
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 100
About the Author
George Perkins Marsh (1801 - 1882) was an American diplomat, philologist, author and environmentalist. Born to a prominent family in Woodstock, Vermont, Marsh enjoyed a life of educational and political opportunity. Within the first thirty years of his life, Marsh would receive degrees from two colleges, be admitted to the bar, practice law and study Philology. In his late 40s, he was appointed by President Zachary Taylor as the United States Minister Resident to the Ottoman Empire. It was during his travels as a minister resident that Marsh would be inspired to write Man and Nature: Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action. Published in 1864, the work is a foundational work of ecology and environmental literature that influenced a global move towards conservation and the creation of Adirondack Park here in the United States. Over the course of his life, he would publish over half-a-dozen works on both language and the environment and become the longest-serving chief of mission in U.S. history.
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