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The Pine Barrens
Book • 1968
The Pine Barrens is a compelling portrait of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, captured at a crucial moment when the region seemed headed toward extinction.
John McPhee delves into the history of the area, including the iron industry and the role of forest fires in the ecosystem.
He profiles contemporary residents, known as 'pineys', who live and work in the cranberry bogs and blueberry fields, and explores the unique culture and ecology of the region.
The book also touches on the threats to the wilderness, such as plans for a new city and a supersonic jetport.
John McPhee delves into the history of the area, including the iron industry and the role of forest fires in the ecosystem.
He profiles contemporary residents, known as 'pineys', who live and work in the cranberry bogs and blueberry fields, and explores the unique culture and ecology of the region.
The book also touches on the threats to the wilderness, such as plans for a new city and a supersonic jetport.
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Roman Mars as a book he's currently reading, highlighting McPhee's mastery of creative nonfiction.
Roman Mars as a book he's currently reading, highlighting McPhee's mastery of creative nonfiction.
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