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“How we treat our land, how we build upon it, how we act toward our air and water, in the long run, will tell what kind of people we really are. -Laurance S. Rockefeller”

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Book:The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks

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The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks

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Terry Tempest Williams

Terry Tempest Williams is an American author known for her profound insights into the relationship between humans and nature. Her works often explore themes such as environmental protection, feminism, and identity. more

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