David Blaker: If you care about nature and conservation and wilderness, you will find this book full of riches. Aldo Leopold was an acute observer and deep thinker (also a hunter), one of the founders of modern ecology. He writes clearly and with affection for his varied subjects, and with no overburden of science-speak. The final sections of the book develop an ethical framework that gives value to nature's beauty, integrity and stability.
Australia on Jun 07, 2021
Geordie Daneliuk: This is truly a timeless classic;intelligent and witty. I am saddened that we have not grasped more completely the wisdom of Aldo Leopold's thoughts.
Canada on Dec 15, 2014
Spike White: Sand County Almanac is a classic in the field of land conservation, getting in tune with nature. Short and extremely readable.
It's actually three very short books, a collection of his writings. So each chapter is a brief observation or missive.
First book is insights and observations. By the third book, he's laid the groundwork and he discusses his philosophy of conservation.
Excellent read.
United States on Mar 13, 2014
Jessica E Gifford: This book is great to have out and peruse through. I meant to order the book in its entirety, but got this one instead.
If you are a conservationist, environmentalist, nature lover, etc...you will enjoy this many a day--rain or shine...Aldo always has something profound to share.
United States on May 09, 2013
HYBS: This wonderful classic is required reading for residents of Mother Earth. In the endless quest for more profit, we are destroying the earth and it's become (unbelievably!) necessary to remind ourselves of the priceless gifts right under our feet. Profit can buy manmade Stuff, but the life giving sustenance and the matchless beauty of our lovely blue planet can't be bought and anything that can be bought is a pale and lifeless substitute for what we have at our finger (and toe-) tips.
Love your Mother!
Live Green!
United States on Apr 23, 2011
JOHN GODFREY: A fine work in which Aldo Leopold personifies all the creatures & flora living in the forest. He knew even then, in the 1940's that their world was at risk, from us & they would lose. As a learning exercise it works & I recommend it espcially to high school students.
The division of the tape into 12 months serving as chapters is also effective as is continiuing story of the felling of a great tree. As they cut deeper we are taken back in time.
A good tape to relax with. Stewart Udalls narration is just right.
United States on Sep 04, 2003
| The Timeless Wisdom of Aldo Leopold in 'Sand County Almanac', 1870-1930 | A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for a Sustainable Future | Bill Bryson's Fascinating Exploration of the Universe: A Short History of Nearly Everything | |
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| Total Reviews | 19 reviews | 304 reviews | 266 reviews |
| ASIN | 0345020073 | ||
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0345020079 | 978-1538719992 | 978-0767908184 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces | 9.6 ounces | 1.14 pounds |
| Paperback | 320 pages | 272 pages | 544 pages |
| Nature Writing & Essays | Nature Writing & Essays | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,960 in Nature Writing & Essays | #110 in Natural History #112 in Biology of Wildlife#294 in Environmentalism | #3 in Natural History #6 in Science Essays & Commentary #7 in History & Philosophy of Science |
| ISBN-10 | 0345244893 | 1538719991 | 076790818X |
| Publisher | Sierra Club / Ballantine; First Thus edition | Grand Central Publishing | Crown; First Edition |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6/5 stars of 122 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 7,061 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 17,316 ratings |
United States on Aug 25, 2021