A Foundational Conservation Story Revived
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Trees have been the principal fuel and building material of every society over the millennia, from the time hunters and gatherers first settled until the middle of the nineteenth century. Without vast supplies of wood from forests, the great civilizations of the world would have never emerged. Wood’s abundance or scarcity greatly shaped the culture, demographics, economies, internal and external politics, and technology of successive societies over the millennia.
Originally published in 1986 and updated in 2005, A Forest Journey’s comprehensive coverage of the major role forests have played in human life—told with grace, fluency, imagination, and humor—gained it recognition as a Harvard Classic in Science and World History and as one of Harvard’s “One Hundred Great Books.” This is a foundational conservation story that should not be lost in the archives. This updated and expanded edition emphasizes the importance of forests in the fight against climate chaos and the urgency to protect what remains of the great trees and forests of the world.
A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization (by John Perlin)
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About the Author
John Perlin is the author of four books: A Golden Thread: 2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology; A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization; From Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity; and Let It Shine: The 6000-Year Story of Solar Energy. Perlin taught physics at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He lives in Santa Barbara.
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Endorsement
“A Forest Journey documents the rich history of repeated disasters from human overexploitation of forests. Healing the planet in our climate crisis depends on restoring the richness of the world’s woodlands.” —Steve Gaines, Dean, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, UC Santa Barbara
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Endorsement
“Beginning 380 million years ago, forests made the Earth a paradise. Mankind’s dependency, ignorance and violence regarding forests meld their existence and our own into a Then, Now or Never tale. A Forest Journey is an unforgettable read!” —Forests Forever, Inc.
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Review
Recognized as a Harvard “Classic in Science and World History” and as one of Harvard’s “One Hundred Great Books.”
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Specifications
520 pages, printed in full color with over 150 photos throughout; 7 1/4" X 8 3/4"
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Publisher
Published by Patagonia
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Special Features
Online resource folder includes: Over 1,700 endnotes; An easy to access summary document; Interactive maps documenting the effects of deforestation around the world; A Reader’s Guide; A Teacher’s Guide
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Country of Origin
Made in USA.
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Last Season Color Offered at Full Price
Materials
Printed on 100% postconsumer recycled paper
