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Seeing Things Whole
J. W. Powell
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Description for Seeing Things Whole
Paperback. This is an anthology of the major writings of one of the great figures of the 19th century American West, John Wesley Powell. It includes some of his adventure writing, but focuses more on his recommendations for the settlement and governance of the West and conservation of Western resources. Num Pages: 320 pages, photographs, colour maps. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 591.
Presents John Wesley Powell in the full diversity of his achievements and interests, bringing together in a single volume writings ranging from his gripping account of exploring the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to his views on the evolution of civilisation, along with the seminal writings in which he sets forth his ideas on western settlement and the allocation and management of western resources.
Presents John Wesley Powell in the full diversity of his achievements and interests, bringing together in a single volume writings ranging from his gripping account of exploring the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to his views on the evolution of civilisation, along with the seminal writings in which he sets forth his ideas on western settlement and the allocation and management of western resources.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
402
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781559638739
SKU
V9781559638739
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Ref
99-15
About J. W. Powell
John Wesley Powell was an American original. He was the last of the nation's great continental explorers and the first of a new breed of public servant; part scientist, part social reformer, part institution builder. Seeing Things Whole presents Powell in the full diversity of his achievements and interests.
Reviews for Seeing Things Whole
'This is a superb selection of the most important writings of the great American explorer, scientist, and conservationist. Powell's name has often been evoked over the past century, but few people have had access to the full range of his vigorous prose. Now deBuys has given us an exceptionally good introduction to the man, his ideas, and his America." -Donald ... Read more