The Fight for Conservation by Gifford Pinchot
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"The Fight for Conservation" by Gifford Pinchot is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the pressing issue of natural resource conservation in the United States, emphasizing the importance of proactive stewardship for prosperity and sustainability for future generations. The opening of the book discusses America's unparalleled wealth, which is attributed to its rich natural resources. Pinchot warns against the wasteful practices prevalent at the time,
notably in industries like coal, oil, and timber, where shortsightedness is leading to depletion and environmental degradation. He highlights the fundamental questions surrounding resource management and advocates for a vision of conservation that balances development with the need to protect natural resources for the benefit of all citizens. Pinchot’s urgent call for foresight and moral responsibility sets the stage for a broader discourse on national identity and the long-term implications of current resource exploitation practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Fight for Conservation |
| Credits | Produced by Garrett Alley, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | S: Agriculture |
| Subject | Conservation of natural resources -- United States |
| Subject | United States -- Economic conditions -- 1865-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11238 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11238-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1153 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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