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The River of the Mother of God: and other Essays by Aldo Leopold

This book compiles a series of essays that delve into the author's perspectives on environmental conservation and the natural world, reflecting Leopold's influential ideas on land ethics and ecological stewardship. more

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Aldo Leopold
Aldo Leopold

Aldo Leopold was an American author, philosopher, conservationist, and environmentalist. He is best known for his book 'A Sand County Almanac', which is considered a foundational text in environmental ethics and wildlife management. Leopold was born on January 11, 1887, and passed away on April 21, 1948. more

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“It is inconceivable to me that an ethical relation to land can exist without love, respect, and admiration for land, and a high regard for its value. By value, I of course mean something far broader than mere economic value; I mean value in the philosophical sense.”

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Book:A Sand County Almanac, and Sketches Here and There
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Author:Thomas Jefferson
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