“Man is a great blunderer going about in the woods, and there is no other except the bear makes so much noise. ... The cunningest hunger is hunted in turn, and what he leaves of his kill is meat for some other. That is the economy of nature, but with it all there is not sufficient account taken of the works of man. There is no scavenger that eats tin cans, and no wild thing leaves a like disfigurement on the forest floor.”
Quote by Mary Hunter Austin
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Essential Mary Austin: A Selection of Mary Austin's Best Writing
Essential Mary Austin compiles a selection of Mary Austin's most celebrated writings, offering readers a comprehensive view of her literary achievements. Austin's work is celebrated for its exploration of the American West, its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape, and its sympathetic portrayal of Native American cultures. more
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Mary Hunter Austin
Mary Hunter Austin was an American writer known for her descriptions of the desert landscapes in the southwestern United States. Her works are often characterized by a naturalist style that depicts the natural scenery and local culture of the American Southwest. more
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