The Wilderness Writings of Howard Zahniser
Howard Zahniser was a pioneering conservationist who devoted much of his life to protecting the wilderness. His writings reflect his deep love for the "wild" and his passion for exploring the untouched natural world. On the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, this beautiful collection of Zahniser's greatest works brings together his most inspiring essays, speeches, and articles, presenting a timely and meaningful look at the importance of wilderness.
Zahniser's writing is characterized by its lyricism, its deep understanding of the natural world, and its passionate advocacy for the preservation of wilderness. He believed that wilderness is a place of beauty and wonder, and that it is essential for the health of the planet and the human spirit.
In The Wilderness Writings of Howard Zahniser, readers will find essays such as "Wilderness and Recreation," in which Zahniser argues that wilderness is a place that should be protected not only for its own sake, but also for the recreational opportunities it offers climbers, backpackers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
They will also find speeches such as "The Promise of Wilderness," in which Zahniser calls for the creation of a national wilderness system and outlines the many benefits that wilderness provides to society. And they will find articles such as "The Wilderness Bill" and "The Wilderness Act," which document Zahniser's tireless efforts to pass the Wilderness Act and create a lasting legacy for wilderness protection.
This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the environment, nature writing, or American history. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of wilderness and a fitting tribute to the man who dedicated his life to protecting it.
<P>Howard Zahniser (1906–1964), executive secretary of The Wilderness Society and editor of The Living Wilderness from 1945 to 1964, is arguably the person most responsible for drafting and promoting the Wilderness Act in 1964. The act, which created the National Wilderness Preservation System, was the culmination of Zahniser’s years of tenacious lobbying and his work with conservationists across the nation. In 1964, fifty-four wilderness areas in thirteen states were part of the system; today the number has grown to 757 areas, protecting more than a hundred million acres in forty-four states and Puerto Rico.</P><P>Zahniser’s passion for wild places and his arguments for their preservation were communicated through radio addresses, magazine articles, speeches, and congressional testimony. An eloquent and often poetic writer, he seized every opportunity to make the case for the value of wilderness to people, communities, and the nation.</P><P>Despite his unquestioned importance and the power of his prose, the best of Zahniser's wilderness writings have never before been gathered in a single volume. This indispensable collection makes available in one place essays and other writings that played a vital role in persuading Congress and the American people that wilderness in the United States deserved permanent protection.</P>
Editor: Harvey, Mark W. T.
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Wilderness Writings of Howard Zahniser
Pages: 00248 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00248 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2014-07-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780295805153
Category: Nature : Ecosystems & Habitats - Wilderness
Category: Literary Collections : Essays
