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“It is the abiding concern of thinking people to preserve what keeps men human-to save our contact with nature of which we are a part.”

Quote by Wallace Stegner

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Wallace Stegner

Wallace Stegner was an influential American historian known for his extensive research on the history of the American West. His works not only documented the pioneering journey of the American West but also profoundly reflected the relationship between humans and nature. Stegner's writing style was unique and his language beautiful, which won him great popularity among readers. more

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