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“Acts of creation are ordinarily reserved for gods and poets, but humbler folk may circumvent this restriction if they know how.”

Quote by Aldo Leopold

Book:A Sand County Almanac with Essays on Conservation from Round River

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A Sand County Almanac with Essays on Conservation from Round River

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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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