The War Against the Beavers (Hardcover)

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"I had not found the long-sought adventures of my childhood heroes. I never found what I thought was the harmony advocated by more modern writers. I discovered, however, that every order is fragile, and that harmony is fleeting.... The Beaver Wars and our years in the North Woods had taught me the necessity of treading lightly."

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"This is a fascinating story about the difference between the destructive forces of nature and the destructive forces of humans. It begins with a charming naivete and ends with a clear-eyed wisdom." -Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature

"[Verena Conley's] Minnesota Walden is resplendent but also beset by natural and man-made plagues that continually threaten her serenity. The book's wisdom is that it reveals how she finally triumphs over her complex environment by recognizing that for the most part she doesn't have to." -Ross McElwee, director of Sherman's March and Bright Leaves

"A great book to read aloud - especially in a car escaping a city." -David Black, award-winning screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and producer

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 167 pages
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816642176
• ISBN-13: 978-0816642175
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,770,314 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, April 27, 2007

By	T. Osborne - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The War Against The Beavers: Learning to Be Wild in the North Woods (Paperback)

Conley's book is alternately hilarious and tragic, naïve and sharp, but it is always charming. A must-read for any city slicker who likes to get out of town.