From the Land

by Pittman, Nancy P.; Jackson, Wes

• ISBN13: 9780933280656
• ISBN10: 0933280653
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1989-01-01
• Publisher: Island Pr

Summary

Begun in 1941 as an outgrowth of Friends of the Land, the journalThe Landwas an attempt by editor Russell Lord to counteract -- through education, information, and inspiration -- the rampant abuse of soil, water, trees and rivers. But for all its seriousness of mission,The Landwas a stimulating mix of fact and charm. It included literature, philosophy, art, and the practical observations of farmers and conservation workers, to encourage small farmers to understand and apply conservation principles to their lands. This anthology, a fascinating mosaic, compiled from the 13 years ofThe Landtells in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and philosophy the story of how we changed from a nation of small farms to the agribusiness we have today. Among the 40 authors included are conservation and literary giants such as Aldo Leopold, E. B.White, Louis Bromfield, Paul Sears, Allan Patton and Wallace Stegner.