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A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There 2nd Edition

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First published in 1949 and praised in The New York Times Book Review as "a trenchant book, full of vigor and bite," A Sand County Almanac combines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with an outspoken and highly ethical regard for America's relationship to the land.

Written with an unparalleled understanding of the ways of nature, the book includes a section on the monthly changes of the Wisconsin countryside; another part that gathers informal pieces written by Leopold over a forty-year period as he traveled through the woodlands of Wisconsin, Iowa, Arizona, Sonora, Oregon, Manitoba, and elsewhere; and a final section in which Leopold addresses the philosophical issues involved in wildlife conservation. As the forerunner of such important books as Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire, and Robert Finch's The Primal Place, this classic work remains as relevant today as it was forty years ago.

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"One of the seminal works of the environmental movement."--The Boston Globe

"I have used this text for twenty years and will continue to use it....It should be required reading for every high school senior."--Walter L. Cook, Jr., University of Georgia

"An inspirational classic--as relevant today as it was when first published in 1949."--Paul S. Miko, University of New Mexico

"We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir."--The San Francisco Chronicle

"It is safe to assume that A Sand County Almanac will be read for decades, and probably centuries to come."--William Vogt

"Any student of the natural resources and the environment is not yet educated if he or she has not read A Sand County Almanac."--Paul T. Tueller, University of Nevada at Reno

"A classic book, good to have in a [relatively] inexpensive edition."--Professor Marshall Spector, State University of New York

"A fine book--Robert Finch's introduction enhances a classic text."--Luther Erickson, Grinnell College

"Beautiful edition!"--Abby Lito, Middlebury College

"Special edition comments put this classic in needed perspective for modern students."--Burton E. Vaughan, Ph.D., Washington State University

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"One of the seminal works of the environmental movement."--The Boston Globe

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press, U.S.A.; 2nd edition (December 31, 1968)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195007778
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195007770
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.6 x 8 inches

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- #1,018 in Ecology (Books)
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Customers find the book great, thoughtful, and fantastic for anyone passionate about nature. They describe the writing quality as eloquent, poetic, and easy to understand. Readers also find the insights profound, inspiring, and timeless. They describe the storytelling style as beautiful, evocative, and timeless. Additionally, they say the book is a classic ecological almanac and one of the best writings on conservation of the last 100 years.

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Customers find the book great, thoughtful, and fantastic for anyone passionate about nature. They say it's magnificent, memorable for its spiritual value, and a pleasant read with heavy insights. Readers also mention the descriptions are interesting and true to life.

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"* the 1st section was really good! I will read it again! (Hence, the 4 stars)I was so disappointed to read this...." Read more

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Customers find the writing quality of the book eloquent, beautiful, and easy to understand. They also say it's poetic and completely readable. Readers mention the book contains wonderful essays and is filled with thoughtfulness.

"...about the tree ring history of Wisconsin is fantastic, filled with memorable one-liners" Read more

"...release, the late Aldo Leopold's signature work remains a concise, easy-to-read, poignant message about the importance of nature in our lives, even..." Read more

"...Read this book if you're looking for some exceptional writing. I don't care what your reason is, just READ THIS BOOK! You won't regret it." Read more

"...It is well written and does a good job of conveying what nature meant to the author at the time of writing...." Read more

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Customers find the book deeply insightful, excellent, and inspiring. They say it provides useful context for understanding the U.S. environmental issues. Readers also mention the author writes in an interesting way that helps them appreciate their surroundings more. Additionally, they say the book offers thoughtful arguments for making good changes regarding our pact on nature.

"...His observations and thoughts on nature are timeless and his ability to bring plants and animals to life on his pages is nothing short of magic...." Read more

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"Sit right back and Aldo will tell ya a tale, that is comprehensive, informative, hilarious, clever, and true...." Read more

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Customers find the stories beautiful, evocative, and inspiring. They say the book makes them think and offers an insight into history. Readers also mention the book is well-written and reaches their souls. They describe the narrative style as relaxing, heartfelt, and touching.

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"...It is charming, evocative, and inspiring in that it encourages all of us by rich and clever example to be more aware and observant of the natural..." Read more

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Customers find the book's environmental value excellent. They say it's a classic ecological almanac and one of the best writings on conservation of the last 100 years. Readers also mention it's more philosophical than pure ecology.

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"This is THE basic environmental book. Beautiful, inspirational, hard to put down. A Bible in its genre." Read more

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Eat at Joe's

Such a lovely book

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024

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This has been one of my favorite books for a long time.

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Art Hyland

A classic if ever there was one

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the First story about the tree ring history of Wisconsin is fantastic, filled with memorable one-liners

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Burning down the house

Charming and enlightening

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I loved the actual almanac and learned much about the sand county. Really gave me an appreciation for the rhythms and surprises that nature can give us. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was that the other essays, while enlightening, were not as charming as the main work of the book.

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Josh VanBrakle

For nature lovers and novices alike

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2014

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This is a beautiful book. Decades after its release, the late Aldo Leopold's signature work remains a concise, easy-to-read, poignant message about the importance of nature in our lives, even when that nature doesn't have an economic use. When you read Leopold's words, you can't help but feel inspired. With each sentence, you know that this is a man who cared deeply, passionately for his subject and wrote because he had to spread those feelings to others.

I'm a forester in my day job, the same field Aldo Leopold got his start in. For anyone in any conservation field, this book is a must-read. For anyone interested in nature, this book is a must-read. For city-dwellers who've never seen a forest or farm in their lives, this book is a must-read. Those excited about nature will appreciate Leopold's depth, and those new to nature will appreciate his clear language that shuns the technical in favor of vivid imagery.

This book should come with a warning label: "Caution: reading this book could change your life."

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This book is beautiful. With a title that has the word "almanac" in it, I was expecting a dry, more scientific and objective book, but honestly, Leopold's writing is pure poetry. His observations and thoughts on nature are timeless and his ability to bring plants and animals to life on his pages is nothing short of magic. Read this book if you love nature. Read this book if you wish you loved nature. Read this book if you've never thought about nature. Read this book if you're looking for some exceptional writing. I don't care what your reason is, just READ THIS BOOK! You won't regret it.

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Steven Franklin Martin

If I could carry only one book with me for the rest of my life ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016

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I was first introduced to this book about 40 years ago, as a sophomore taking a seminar in the Marine Biology undergrad program at UNC-Wilmington. Up until reading that book, I had been somewhat less-than-motivated by typical college books and courses. But soon after opening the first pages, I knew I had stumbled upon something special. This was my first peak into the window of a qualitative approach to the sciences, ecology, the philosophy of science, and then philosophy proper.

I later spent a few summers fighting mountain fires in Arizona, and then I went on to become a college professor myself, spending over 30 years in Japan teaching everything from biology labs, freshman writing, and public speaking at Temple University Japan, and then an even wider variety of courses in my tenure at Jissen Women's College.

Half a life time later, and half a world away in this digital maze of Tokyo, this is still the book that brings me back to those once clear, star filled skies, the distant splash of a black bass, and a morning cup of coffee around the campfire. This is the book that reminds me — an earth lives beneath my feet, and inspires poetry in anyone who takes the time to slide back into the slippers and boots of Aldo Leopold ... a stylist and thinker for the ages, and a voice that reminds us of not only the importance of a quality life, but also the threats to our sustainability as a species.

I am writing this review only now because I treasure this book so much, I have bought several copies for friends in Japan and China. We are not so different as the media and marketing experts would have us believe.

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Phil Carter

If you enjoy nature to any extent

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016

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As a Wildife Biologist in training, I have to say that I feel Aldo Leopold's work is something that should be a mandatory buy for anyone who works or will work in the biological sciences field. The language used to express both his sensory perceptions of the world around him and the importance of that world is simply flawless. Leopold is one of the few writers able to not only help you mentally visualize what is going on but to see it the same way he did emotionally at the time. "A Sand County Almanac" is a first-hand account of one year spent in Sauk County, Wisconsin with each month beginning with January receiving a section dedicated to the important events that occur within it. While "A Sand County Almanac" focuses on his personal account over the course of a year, "Sketches Here and There" is a collection of essays, and experiences from his time in the field and his experiences from the course of his life. Throughout the book, Aldo continually challenges you to look at nature as he does with a sense of wonder and amazement. In addition to his view, he quickly makes the reader realize that everything has value both aesthetically and functionally by describing what happens when a species does disappear. If you enjoy nature to any extent, I urge to give both this author and his work a chance, you will not be disappointed.

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Tanis Coralee Leonhardi

Great read and useful context for understanding U.S.A. environmental history

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020

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This was a textbook for a college course I took on the Environmental History of the United States of America. It is well written and does a good job of conveying what nature meant to the author at the time of writing. Interesting to contrast this book with more modern and contemporary writings about nature. I bought a copy when I first took this class and again later, a good one to have multiple copies of.

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Paul Marshall

A visionary and truly educated book

Reviewed in Germany on January 10, 2022

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Aldo Leopold’s vast capacity to perceive even minute detail, understand systemic relationships, love and respect wilderness and nature is paralleled only by his rich use of language.

As a result of this rich and also somewhat dated language (written in 1945!) I must admit to have struggled to comprehend this text, but now am proud to have read it to the end. Without a kindle-app allowing me to efficiently use the dictionary I would not have managed. Nearly every word I looked up seemed to me to be specialized only for this specific context. At times I felt reminded of a school-time experience of translating the poems of Ovid.

Regarding content to my understanding the author’s thinking and ecological conclusions culminating in the formulation of his famous “land ethic” fully stand the test of time.

I find myself deeply impressed and wondering what to do with this literature experience.

eric thom

One of the best books on nature appreciation that I know of.

Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2019

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Quite possibly my favourite book. Have read it countless times but, seeing this cover again, I had to have it to replace a copy I'd loaned out that was never returned. Any fan of nature or of being outdoors must have this on their MUST READ list.