Return to Wild America: A Yearlong Seach for the Continent's Natural Soul.RETURN TO WILD AMERICA: A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul scoTT WEIDENSAUL With a well-worn copy of the 1953 classic Wild America in hand, Weidensaul retraces the route taken by its famed authors, naturalist Roger Tory Peterson Roger Tory Peterson (August 28, 1908 – July 28, 1996), was an American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator, and held to be one of the founding inspirations for the 20th century environmental movement. Peterson was born in Jamestown, New York. and James Fisher. This author's goal is to chronicle how much has changed in the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. wilderness since these two men made their journey across the continent. The trip takes Weidensaul to the swamps of Florida, the lower Rio Grande valley, the mountains of southeastern Arizona, the Grand Canyon, and the fire-ravaged forests of the western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . Some of the changes in these locales are grimly familiar, because they stem from the effects of pollution, overdevelopment Overdevelopment refers to a process by which natural resources are impacted by urbanization and/or road construction, at a rate significantly harmful to the ecosystem. Environmental activism is a frequent response to overdevelopment, as well as are many fields of academic study. , and invasive species on areas once teeming teem 1 v. teemed, teem·ing, teems v.intr. 1. To be full of things; abound or swarm: A drop of water teems with microorganisms. 2. with diverse wildlife. On the other hand, Weidensaul offers good news about how conservation efforts, such as designations of refuges and the comeback of some endangered species, still hold out hope for the preservation of wild America. North Point Press, 2005, 416 p., b&w plates, hardcover, $2&.00. |
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