“Civilization has so cluttered this elemental man-earth relationship with gadgets and middlemen that awareness of it is growing dim. We fancy that industry supports us, forgetting what supports industry.”
Quote by Aldo Leopold
Work
A Sand County Almanac, and Sketches Here and There
A seminal work in environmental literature, this book offers a blend of personal anecdotes, natural observations, and philosophical musings, emphasizing the importance of preserving natural landscapes and ecosystems. more
Author
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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