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Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition
Silver Medal Winner:Independent Publisher Book Awards -Coffee Table Books (2009)
Winner:Nautilus Award -Grand Prize (2009)
In "Wildlands Philanthropy," veteran conservation writer Tom Butler and world-class landscape photographer Antonio Vizcaino take readers on a visually spectacular tour of natural landmarks from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego and around globe. With more than 350 pages, 170 color photographs, and a large-format design with exquisite production values, "Wildlands Philanthropy" is a book grand enough to tell the inspiring stories of people who saved extraordinary places. From Muir Woods National Monument to Acadia National Park, from beloved icons to obscure natural areas, the forty parks, refuges, and sanctuaries featured in the book represent the incredible diversity of wildlife habitats that have been saved through private initiative during the past century. The amazing people who invested their passion and wealth to secure these scenic treasures come from every walk of life and every corner of the country, suggesting that everyoneregardless of meanscan join this great American tradition of individual action on behalf of wild nature.
This Deluxe Edition features a gorgeous slipcase and bonus DVD of stories of the magnificent lands and the people who saved them.
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This Deluxe Edition features a gorgeous slipcase and bonus DVD of stories of the magnificent lands and the people who saved them.
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Book Details
- Publisher: Earth Aware Editions
- Publish Date: Oct 1st, 2008
- Pages: 352
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 17.30in - 14.80in - 2.40in - 12.10lb
- EAN: 9781601090201
- Categories: • Environmental Conservation & Protection - General
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Praise for this book
"These remarkable stories of individual initiative should inspire every American to ask-what can I do to help preserve our natural heritage?"
-- Bruce Babbitt, chairman, World Wildlife Fund, and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior
"Conservation philanthropy is an enduring centerpiece of America's civic traditions. Its fruits enrich the lives of every citizen and strengthen our democracy. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, Americans can still find the root of our nation's most fundamental political, cultural, and moral values in those large swaths of wilderness that have been permanently preserved by private philanthropy."
-- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chairman, Waterkeeper Alliance, and author, Crimes Against Nature
"The greatest legacy we can leave future generations is nature, in all its richness and splendor, providing values that defy conventional measure. This magnificent book stirringly celebrates those great humanitarians who ensure that future generations will remember us not just for what we create, but for what we refuse to destroy."
-- Steve McCormick, president, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and former president, The Nature Conservancy
"So you've amassed your fortune and are in the glow of your golden years. What better way to establish a legacy than to create your own national park that will be a gift to the world and will last a lot longer than any foundation."
-- Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner, Patagonia Inc., and author of "Let My People Go Surfing"
"If visitors to Acadia, the Great Smoky Mountains, or any of several other revered national parks, knew that they owed their experience to the farsighted generosity of an earlier generation of conservation philanthropists, they would understand the power and potential of giving for nature. Butler and Vizcaino make an eloquent case for continuing the tradition by showcasing the gems of a new generation of privately acquired conservation lands. This splend
-- Bruce Babbitt, chairman, World Wildlife Fund, and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior
"Conservation philanthropy is an enduring centerpiece of America's civic traditions. Its fruits enrich the lives of every citizen and strengthen our democracy. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, Americans can still find the root of our nation's most fundamental political, cultural, and moral values in those large swaths of wilderness that have been permanently preserved by private philanthropy."
-- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chairman, Waterkeeper Alliance, and author, Crimes Against Nature
"The greatest legacy we can leave future generations is nature, in all its richness and splendor, providing values that defy conventional measure. This magnificent book stirringly celebrates those great humanitarians who ensure that future generations will remember us not just for what we create, but for what we refuse to destroy."
-- Steve McCormick, president, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and former president, The Nature Conservancy
"So you've amassed your fortune and are in the glow of your golden years. What better way to establish a legacy than to create your own national park that will be a gift to the world and will last a lot longer than any foundation."
-- Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner, Patagonia Inc., and author of "Let My People Go Surfing"
"If visitors to Acadia, the Great Smoky Mountains, or any of several other revered national parks, knew that they owed their experience to the farsighted generosity of an earlier generation of conservation philanthropists, they would understand the power and potential of giving for nature. Butler and Vizcaino make an eloquent case for continuing the tradition by showcasing the gems of a new generation of privately acquired conservation lands. This splend
"Conservation philanthropy is an endearing centerpiece of America's civic traditions. Its fruits enrich the lives of every citizen and strengthen our democracy. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, Americans can still find the root of our nation's most fundamental political, cultural, and moral values in those large swaths of wilderness that have been permanently preserved by private philanthropy."
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., chairman, Waterkeeper Alliance, and author, "Crimes Against Nature"
"These remarkable stories of individual initiative should inspire every American to ask - what can I do to help preserve our natural heritage?"
- Bruce Babbitt, chairman, World Wildlife Fund, and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior
"The greatest legacy we can leave future generations is nature, in all its richness and splendor, providing values that defy conventional measure. This magnificent book stirringly celebrates those great humanitarians who ensure that future generations will remember us not just for what we create, but for what we refuse to destroy."
- Steve McCormick, president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and former president, The Nature Conservancy
"So you've amassed your fortune and are in the glow of your golden years. What better way to establish a legacy than to create your own national park that will be a gift to the world and will last a lot longer than any foundation."
- Yvon Chouinard, founder, Patagonia Inc., and author of "Let My People Go Surfing"
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., chairman, Waterkeeper Alliance, and author, "Crimes Against Nature"
"These remarkable stories of individual initiative should inspire every American to ask - what can I do to help preserve our natural heritage?"
- Bruce Babbitt, chairman, World Wildlife Fund, and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior
"The greatest legacy we can leave future generations is nature, in all its richness and splendor, providing values that defy conventional measure. This magnificent book stirringly celebrates those great humanitarians who ensure that future generations will remember us not just for what we create, but for what we refuse to destroy."
- Steve McCormick, president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and former president, The Nature Conservancy
"So you've amassed your fortune and are in the glow of your golden years. What better way to establish a legacy than to create your own national park that will be a gift to the world and will last a lot longer than any foundation."
- Yvon Chouinard, founder, Patagonia Inc., and author of "Let My People Go Surfing"