Benton MacKaye Conservationist, Planner, and Creator of the Appalachian Trail |
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| Author:
| Anderson, Larry |
| Series title: | Creating the North American Landscape Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8018-9094-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2008 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $37.00 |
Book Description:
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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 and recreation. Spanning three-quarters of a century, his long and productive career had a major impact on emerging movements in conservation, environmentalism, and regional ......
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 and recreation. Spanning three-quarters of a century, his long and productive career had a major impact on emerging movements in conservation, environmentalism, and regional ......