The Enduring Wild: A Journey Into California's Public Lands
A story of adventures across 41 California landscapes, with photos of beautiful places you are unlikely to have seen ... Jackson’s assertion that we are all landowners is a clarion call amid a GOP-led push to sell off public land. The shadow of the current assault on public lands weighs heavy while reading this lovely book ... A highlight of the book is a repeat trip to Central California’s Carrizo Plain, first during a drought, silenced by its sere magnificence ... It’s hard to tell if the places he visits gets more beautiful over the course of the book or his capacity to appreciate them and share his joy has grown.
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Captivating ... Ninety spectacular color photographs showcase dramatic views of snowy mountain peaks, wild rivers, barren deserts, and dazzling shorelines while dozens of illustrations, rendered in striking earth tones, depict local plants and animals ... The Enduring Wild is a breathtaking tribute to the threatened California public lands that many people overlook.
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A satisfying read and a call to adventure ... Jackson is also a reliable guide to the earthly realities of managing these vast holdings. With its many photographs, maps, illustrations, and practical tips for exploring BLM lands, the book invites readers to move beyond what Leopold called American conservation’s concern with show pieces.
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