From Coastal Wilderness To Fruited Plain by Phyllis A. Whitney
A History of Environmental Change in Temperate North America from 1500 to the Present
This book explores the transformation of the American landscape from its untouched, natural state to a cultivated and agriculturally productive land. It delves into the historical processes and human interventions that reshaped the environment, focusing on the impact of European colonization and the subsequent agricultural development. Through a detailed examination of ecological changes, the narrative highlights the complex interplay between nature and human ambition, revealing how the quest for prosperity and expansion led to significant alterations in the land's original wilderness.
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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