Nature's Ghosts

Confronting Extinction from the Age of Jefferson to the Age of Ecology
Book • 2011
This book delves into the history of how Americans came to understand and address species extinction.

Starting from Thomas Jefferson's era, it traces the development of conservation efforts through the contributions of naturalists like John James Audubon and John Muir.

The book highlights the impact of human activities on biodiversity and the struggles of dedicated individuals to protect endangered species, offering a comprehensive view of the history of conservation biology in the United States.

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