Benton Mackaye: Conservationist, Planner, and Creator of the Appalachian Trail Paperback - 2008
by Larry Anderson
From the rear cover
Planner and originator of the Appalachian Trail and a cofounder of the Wilderness Society, Benton MacKaye (1879-1975) was a pioneer in linking the concepts of preservation, recreation, and regional planning. This pathbreaking biography provides the first complete portrait of this significant and unique figure in American environmental, intellectual, and cultural history.
"A superb and much-anticipated biography of Benton MacKaye. Rich in detail (a sign of Anderson's diligent research) and smart in its analysis (an indication of his supple intellect), the book brings the often-quirky MacKaye to life . . . A remarkable achievement."--Journal of Forestry
"A first-rate biography of a unique American thinker."--Journal of American History
"Anderson does an impressive job of bringing an enigmatic figure into sharper focus and shedding light on the long list of important contributions MacKaye made to the American environmental movement . . . A readable, engrossing biography."--Appalachia
"Anderson's lucid, well-researched, and sensitive story provides an illuminating on-the-ground snapshot of the inner workings of the intellectual networks, social relationships, governmental and business institutions, particular projects, and downright good and bad luck that constitute the fabric of historical movements such as conservation and regional planning."--Environmental History
"This first detailed biography of MacKaye should become the standard account of his life and work."--APA Journal
Larry Anderson is a freelance writer and independent scholar.
From the jacket flap
Planner and originator of the Appalachian Trail and a cofounder of the Wilderness Society, Benton MacKaye (1879-1975) was a pioneer in linking the concepts of preservation, recreation, and regional planning. This pathbreaking biography provides the first complete portrait of this significant and unique figure in American environmental, intellectual, and cultural history.
A superb and much-anticipated biography of Benton MacKaye. Rich in detail (a sign of Anderson's diligent research) and smart in its analysis (an indication of his supple intellect), the book brings the often-quirky MacKaye to life . . . A remarkable achievement.--Journal of Forestry
A first-rate biography of a unique American thinker.--Journal of American History
Anderson does an impressive job of bringing an enigmatic figure into sharper focus and shedding light on the long list of important contributions MacKaye made to the American environmental movement . . . A readable, engrossing biography.--Appalachia
Anderson's lucid, well-researched, and sensitive story provides an illuminating on-the-ground snapshot of the inner workings of the intellectual networks, social relationships, governmental and business institutions, particular projects, and downright good and bad luck that constitute the fabric of historical movements such as conservation and regional planning.--Environmental History
This first detailed biography of MacKaye should become the standard account of his life and work.--APA Journal
Larry Anderson is a freelance writer and independent scholar.
--Paul Shriver Sutter, University of Georgia, author of Driven Wild: How the Fight Against Automobiles Launched the Modern Wilderness Movement "NH Forum"Details
- Title Benton Mackaye: Conservationist, Planner, and Creator of the Appalachian Trail
- Author Larry Anderson
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 468
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
- Date 2008-12-01
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780801890949 / 0801890942
- Weight 1.75 lbs (0.79 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 in (23.11 x 15.49 x 3.30 cm)
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Themes
- Topical: Ecology
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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- Reference and Research Bk News, 08/01/2009, Page 289
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