Visions of A Wild America: Pioneers of Preservation

by National Geographic Society

The American Its wildness has made us inventive. Its vastness has made us bold. Its great teachers -- concerned voices -- have told us who we are and where, in the presence or absence of wildness, we might go. Complemented by more than a hundred photographs that capture our nation's preserved places, the uncommon, remarkable adventures and quiet epiphanies of our great conservationists are rendered anew, creating hope that we might one day see the land as a community, not a commodity. A living place to be honored and preserved.

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

Reviews

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous photography (of course - it's National Geographic!) and beautifully written biographical essays.

Uncle Brent, did you give this to me? When I was a kid with an interest in photography? I finally read it!

[Russ · Rating 4 out of 5]

An overview of the lives of the classic environmentalists of our time. Some great quotes to be found here as well as some old school photographs.

[Mary Banken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful book to read... Complete with numerous spectacular photos of America's incredible wilderness beauty. Inspirations provided through the stories of six preservationists in diverse environs.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

what beautiful photos - i definately want to read what these people wrote - a good sampling of pioneers in wilderness conservationists