First published 2007
Acclaimed essayist Rebecca Solnit ventures into the wild, tracing the intricate connections between people and the environments they inhabit. From the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest to the parched deserts of the American Southwest, she uncovers the profound ways in which humans both shape and are shaped by the natural world. Weaving together personal narratives, historical insights, and sharp social commentary, Solnit illuminates the delicate balance and often-fraught relationship between human civilization and the untamed landscapes that surround it.
Genres: nature, environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-narrative
Setting: United States, Pacific Northwest, American Southwest
Period: 21st-century
416 pages · Hardcover · University of California Press