Sagebrush Country: Land and the American West

by Philip L. Fradkin

"Sagebrush Country"-- second volume of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Philip L. Fradkin's considers the use, abuse, and preservation of land in Utah.

Genres: History, Social Commentary, Environment

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Philip L. Fradkin is an American environmentalist historian, journalist and author. Fradkin has authored books ranging from Alaska, California and Nevada, with topics ranging from water conservation, earthquakes, and nuclear weapons.

In 2005, Fradkin was given the Californiana Award by the Commonwealth Club of California.

Reviews

[Frank · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid read on the weird corner of Wyoming that isn't a corner of Utah; lower stars because it's a more narrow history of this part of the West than some others.

[Bryce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed with descriptions of his 10 day backpacking trip in the 1980s through the Uintahs, Fradlkin examines the history, land use and public lands of the Uintah Mountains where Utah, Wyoming and Colorado meet. His history cover the Indians and trapper, emigrants, railroaders, settlers, scientists, regulators and conservationists. While somewhat dry, this book is a must read for anyone living in the region, especially if they use and appreciate the beauty of the Uintahs and the surrounding areas.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read, mostly about the history of the immediate environs around the Uinta mountains, including southwestern Wyoming and northeast Colorado.