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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Does not apply
- ISBN-13
- 9781493048342
- ISBN
- 9781493048342
- Book Title
- Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch : One Woman's Fight to Save Land in the American West
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Nature, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Women, Environmental Conservation & Protection, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), General
- Item Weight
- 25.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1493048341
ISBN-13
9781493048342
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14038621414
Product Key Features
Book Title
Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch : One Woman's Fight to Save Land in the American West
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Women, Environmental Conservation & Protection, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
25.6 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-041004
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
If you ever thought that conservation of precious places "just happens," Elizabeth Austin's new biography of a warrior for land conservation--Harriet Burgess--will forever change your perspective. Austin tells Harriet's story so you are holding your breath with her through the roller coaster of ups and downs that go along with every deal. As The Trust for Public Land's newest President, I was especially fascinated to learn how Harriet learned her craft with us before striking out on her own. Austin's reflections on the inevitability of change and the energy that is coming from a new generation of commitment to connecting everyone to nature--to nature equity--are insightful. Thank you to Austin for documenting the creativity, risk-taking, courage and hard work that it takes to protect the places we care about most.Diane Regas, President and CEO, The Trust for Public LandA sweeping and detailed examination of an important figure in American conservation. Austin has captured the vision, the tenacity, and the fire that drove Harriet Burgess in her mission to preserve some of the most beautiful landscapes in the American West.Kevin Fedarko, Author of The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon Elizabeth Austin's penning of Harriet Burgess's life is brilliant and compelling. The weaving of the author's experiences as she sets out on a journey to retrace Harriet's life creates a "magic pull" like that of Harriet's beloved Grand Canyon itself. Harriet Burgess was a true force of nature, impassioned by her love of the land, driven and determined to overcome all obstacles, and divinely guided to conserve nature's wonders for future generations. Thank you to Harriet and Elizabeth for daring greatly and inspiring all of us!Nita Vail, CEO, California Rangeland TrustElizabeth Austin beautifully frames the compelling story of Harriet Hunt Burgess, a heroic but unsung leader of conservation in the American West, with an exhilarating tale of the Grand Canyon. This is an irresistible read that inspires us all to seek and fulfill our purpose in life. Rob Stewart, Award-Winning Journalist and Host/Executive Producer of KVIE's "Rob on the Road"Harriet Burgess was a woman of passion and compassion, exuding warmth and endless enthusiasm with her broad smile and engaging eyes. Elizabeth Austin weaves a wonderful tale of Harriet's growth and adventures with her own trip through the Grand Canyon, the source of Harriet's drive to save land. Her book perfectly captures Harriet's charm wit, tenacity, and profound caring for our earth. John Blaustein, Photographer, Grand Canyon River guide, and author of The Hidden Canyon: A River JourneyIn Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch, Elizabeth Austin illuminates the life and accomplishments of perhaps the most effective and under-appreciated titan of land conservation in the late twentieth century, Harriet Hunt Burgess. The book captures the cyclonic energy, never-say-die persistence and generous heart that Harriet brought to saving iconic landscapes throughout the American West including the gravesite of John Muir--with whom, as the book makes clear, Harriet rightly shares a place in the pantheon of conservation gods and goddesses.Ralph Benson, Executive Director (retired), Sonoma Land TrustHarriet Hunt Burgess's first river trip through the Grand Canyon transformed her into a fierce defender of public lands. Through Elizabeth Austin's interwoven story of Harriet's remarkable journey from the Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch, we can now relive and celebrate her everlasting contributions. Austin nails it: "Harriet's legacy is the land she saved."Ethan Aumack, Executive Director, Grand Canyon Trust
Dewey Decimal
333.72092
Synopsis
In the 1950s, Harriet Hunt Burgess persevered in the face of daunting obstacles and took extraordinary risks to conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the American West. Without Burgess, places like the Lake Tahoe region and the California coast would be much different today. Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch is the story of her struggle, but it is also the story of author Elizabeth Austin's search to find Burgess and tell her more personal story. Austin searches beyond documents and interviews, traveling in Burgess's wake and, in the case of the Grand Canyon, taking a life-changing rafting trip through its depths. Austin has interwoven her journey through the Grand Canyon and Harriet's experiences there with explorations of her early life and five of her most significant and representative conservation achievements as the founder of the American Land Conservancy., Finalist for the 2020 WILLA Literary Award, Creative Nonfiction Inspired by her first breathtaking trip in the Grand Canyon, Harriet Hunt Burgess dedicated her life to saving land for future generations. Beginning in the 1970s, she persevered through four decades--overcoming daunting obstacles and taking extraordinary risks--to conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the American West.Without Burgess, iconic and irreplaceable landscapes like the Lake Tahoe region and the California coast would be much different today. As Harriet Burgess once explained, "The land we save is our legacy. It's what we give to our children." The Grand Canyon was the catalyst for Harriet's conservation mission and the spark for Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch. Author Elizabeth Austin has interwoven her own exhilarating and life-changing dory trip through the depths of the Grand Canyon with the compelling story of Harriet's early life and five of her most significant conservation achievements as founder-president of the American Land Conservancy., Finalist for the 2020 WILLA Literary Award, Creative Nonfiction The true story of Harriet Hunt Burgess and her transformation from a busy housewife with five children into a nationally recognized conservationist after a life-changing adventure in the Grand Canyon., The true story of Harriet Hunt Burgess and her transformation from a busy housewife with five children into a nationally recognized conservationist after a life-changing adventure in the Grand Canyon., In the 1950s, Harriet Hunt Burgess persevered in the face of daunting obstacles and took extraordinary risks to conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the American West. Without Burgess, places like the Lake Tahoe region and the California coast would be much different today. From Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch is the story of her struggle, but it is also the story of author Elizabeth Austin's search to find Burgess and tell her more personal story. Austin searches beyond documents and interviews, traveling in Burgess's wake and, in the case of the Grand Canyon, taking a life-changing rafting trip through its depths. Austin has interwoven her journey through the Grand Canyon and Harriet's experiences there with explorations of her early life and five of her most significant and representative conservation achievements as the founder of the American Land Conservancy.
LC Classification Number
QH76.5.W34A97 2020
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- u***s (266)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseCD was shipped quickly and very well packed, and seller's communication was prompt and friendly. CD was described as "new," but was actually "like new," since there was no factory wrapping and the case was scratched with a bit of wear and tear. However, the disc and inserts were mint/like new, which is all that matters to me.
- r***t (565)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseRare, signed, first edition, excellently priced arrived expertly packaged, safe and sound and exactly as described. Well done! Bravo! Take a bow! A world-class eBay seller!Sherlock, New Hardcover Book SIGNED by Otto Penzler 80 Stories Sherlock Holmes (#266389790502)
- 4***n (15)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem was listed as NEW but arrived in a smashed jewelcase (which fell apart) and more importantly, not factory-sealed. The seller contacted me immediately after purchase to say that it was not factory-sealed, asking "if that was OK." This is tantamount to an admission--without being explicit--that the listing as NEW was fraudulent. When I contacted seller after receiving the item, the seller said that I could return it (presumably at my own expense). This is simply unacceptable.