The big burn
Book • 2009
In 'The Big Burn,' Timothy Egan vividly recounts the events surrounding the devastating 1910 wildfires that swept through the Northern Rockies.
The book explores the confluence of a severe drought, reckless logging practices, and the early days of the U.S.
Forest Service.
Egan highlights the heroic efforts of the Forest Service rangers, led by Gifford Pinchot, who fought valiantly against the inferno.
The narrative also delves into the political battles that shaped the Forest Service and the conservation movement.
Through compelling storytelling, Egan illustrates the profound impact of the fires on both the landscape and the nation's environmental policies.
The book explores the confluence of a severe drought, reckless logging practices, and the early days of the U.S.
Forest Service.
Egan highlights the heroic efforts of the Forest Service rangers, led by Gifford Pinchot, who fought valiantly against the inferno.
The narrative also delves into the political battles that shaped the Forest Service and the conservation movement.
Through compelling storytelling, Egan illustrates the profound impact of the fires on both the landscape and the nation's environmental policies.
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