First published 2009
Douglas Brinkley chronicles Theodore Roosevelt's environmental crusade that established America's national parks system. The New York Times bestselling historian examines how Roosevelt, an enthusiastic bird-watcher and naturalist, became the founding father of the American conservation movement. Brinkley traces the pioneering policies that protected vast wilderness areas for future generations. Drawing on extensive research, he reveals how Roosevelt's passion for nature translated into concrete action that preserved millions of acres. The book captures Roosevelt's boundless energy and wide-ranging knowledge as he battled political opposition to create lasting environmental protections. Brinkley shows how one president's vision shaped America's relationship with its natural heritage, establishing conservation principles that endure nearly a century later.
Genres: biography, nature, 20th-century, environment, conservation, american-history
Vibes: informative, inspiring, thought-provoking
Tropes: biographical, historical-figures
Setting: America
Period: 20th-century
960 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins