A Sand County Almanac

With Essays on Conservation from Round River

By Aldo Leopold | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

The environmental classic that redefined the way we think about the natural world—an urgent call for preservation that’s more timely than ever.
 
“We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir.”—San Francisco Chronicle
 
These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape—the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. Conjuring up one extraordinary vision after another, Aldo Leopold takes readers with him on the road and through the seasons on a fantastic tour of our priceless natural resources, explaining the destructive effects humankind has had on the land and issuing a bold challenge to protect the world we love.

Editions of A Sand County Almanac

Paperback
ISBN 9780345345059
Paperback
ISBN 9780345253361
Paperback
ISBN 9780345277749

Read an Excerpt

The environmental classic that redefined the way we think about the natural world—an urgent call for preservation that’s more timely than ever.
 
“We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir.”—San Francisco Chronicle
 
These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape—the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. Conjuring up one extraordinary vision after another, Aldo Leopold takes readers with him on the road and through the seasons on a fantastic tour of our priceless natural resources, explaining the destructive effects humankind has had on the land and issuing a bold challenge to protect the world we love.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Sand County Almanac about?

The environmental classic that redefined the way we think about the natural world—an urgent call for preservation that’s more timely than ever.
 
“We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir.”—San Francisco Chronicle
 
These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape—the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. Conjuring up one extraordinary vision after another, Aldo Leopold takes readers with him on the road and through the seasons on a fantastic tour of our priceless natural resources, explaining the destructive effects humankind has had on the land and issuing a bold challenge to protect the world we love.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Sand County Almanac?

Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Environmental management

Where can I read a sample of A Sand County Almanac?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345345059

Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Sand County Almanac?

Aldo Leopold

Who is the Publisher of the book A Sand County Almanac?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

A Sand County Almanac is available as paperback(ISBN 9780345345059) and paperback(ISBN 9780345253361) and paperback(ISBN 9780345277749)

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