Man and Nature: Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action

George P. Marsh's 1864 book, Man and Nature, was the first major work of environmental literature and helped to raise global awareness about the effect of human behavior on the natural world. It was instrumental in the creation of the United States National Forest and launch the conservation movement. This edition of the book is a classic of environmental literature, reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: West Margin Press

In 1849, George P. Marsh was appointed as the United States Minister Resident to the Ottoman Empire, granting him the opportunity to embark on a global journey and explore the remnants of ancient civilizations. Deeply troubled by the state of these societies, Marsh reached a profound realization that they were plagued by self-destruction, a fate that could potentially befall modern nations as well. Determined to act, Marsh authored Man and Nature: Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action in 1864, which is widely regarded as the pioneering work of environmental literature. This seminal text played a pivotal role in raising global awareness about the profound impact of human behavior on the natural world. Second only to Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species in terms of its impact and influence, Marsh's book exerted a significant influence on the establishment of the United States National Forest and ignited a conservation movement that gained momentum within the United States. Professionally typeset with a stunningly designed cover, this edition of Man and Nature serves as a timeless masterpiece of environmental literature, reimagined for contemporary readers.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 128 x 204 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513136226