American Earth

Discover an anthology like no other, featuring the best American environmental writing from the past two centuries. This timely collection showcases classics of the environmental imagination, such as the essays of Thoreau, Muir, and Burroughs, alongside newly uncovered reports of pioneering conservation campaigns and searing protest speeches. Join America’s greatest writers in taking a turn toward nature, as they explore overpopulation, consumerism, energy policy, and the urgent search for a sustainable way of life. With an 80-page color portfolio of illustrations and a chronology of the environmental movement, American Earth is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of our fragile planet.