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A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There Illustrated Edition, Kindle Edition

by Aldo Leopold (Author), Barbara Kingsolver (Introduction) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,053 ratings
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Few books have had a greater impact than A Sand County Almanac, which many credit with launching a revolution in land management. Written as a series of sketches based principally upon the flora and fauna in a rural part of Wisconsin, the book, originally published by Oxford in 1949, gathers informal pieces written by Leopold over a forty-year period as he traveled through the woodlands of Wisconsin, Iowa, Arizona, Sonora, Oregon, Manitoba, and elsewhere; a final section addresses the philosophical issues involved in wildlife conservation. Beloved for its description and evocation of the natural world, Leopold's book, which has sold well over 2 million copies, remains a foundational text in environmental science and a national treasure.
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    Oxford University Press
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    March 25, 2020
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"Reborn for Earth Day 50, the 2020 edition includes an introduction by author and conservationist, Barbara Kingsolver. 'A land ethic,' Leopold wrote, 'enlarges the boundaries of the community' to include not only humans, but also soils, waters, plants, and animals.' Leopold promoted values based on caring ― for people, for land, and for all the connections among them.'" -- Virginia Small, Shepherd Express

"For those who may not yet have read this remarkable work of twentieth-century American nature writing, the publication of this new edition of A Sand County Almanac is the perfect opportunity to remedy that oversight. And for those who already have, and perhaps have worn out their present copy from repeated readings, the release of this new edition offers a convenient (to justify...) opportunity to replace the older one." -- Johannes Riutta, The Well Read Naturalist

"These writings were and remain an ecological call to action in the face of a natural world under threat. This book is fundamentally a celebration of the human potential, when nurtured, to notice nature, and of the miraculous experiences possible for those who do. To anyone who has wondered at the natural world, or who cares about retaining the option, it is well worth reading." -- Gavin Charles, The Canadian Field Naturalist

"This edition gives a new generation of readers a chance to drink from the source of some of the best ecological thinking and writing of the twentieth century." -- Ed Block, Agate Magazine

"Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac was my first book of nature writing and changed my view of the world with such words as: 'It is warm behind the driftwood now, for the wind has gone with the geese. So would I - if I were the wind.' I still have my original, yellowed and marked-up copy and will never let it go." --Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing

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Aldo Leopold, long a member of the National Wildlife Federation's Conservation Hall of Fame, was posthumously honored in 1978 with the John Burroughs Medal in tribute to a lifetime of work in conservation and, in particular, for A Sand County Almanac.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08642Y1WH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; Illustrated edition (March 25, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 25, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 20828 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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sorry, Aldo
My feelings on this could probably fill a whole book. Leopold writes eloquently and simply. I've included a photo of a passage. It's heartbreaking sometimes because his optimism very clearly shines through. He really believed that his children and their children would do better and work with and for the land as opposed to on it.
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Amy E
5.0 out of 5 stars A Nature Lover's Must-Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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Aldo Leopold's "A Sand County Almanac" is a timeless masterpiece for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature. This book is a captivating journey through the seasons, filled with Leopold's profound insights and deep love for the natural world. It's both poetic and thought-provoking, reminding us of our responsibility to care for the land. If you haven't read it yet, do yourself a favor and dive into this classic. It's a true gem that will leave you inspired and connected to the wonders of the outdoors.
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Charlie Barton
5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for any hunter, conservationist or environmentalist.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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The books is emotional, judgmental, forecasting and intellectual. It will set a fire in you to be a good steward of the earth.
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Jim W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Why is a Book of Poetry Being Used in a Science Program?
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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I REALLY don't care much for poetry. I suffered through it in high school but really had zero appreciation for it. Well, I'm just a few days shy of turning 69 years old now, and I'm willing to admit that this is an extremely well-written book. I suspect that my admiration for it stems largely from the fact that it ISN'T a bunch of rhyming poetry. It's simply eloquently assembled words and phrases that impart a great meaning to the pictures that they paint. Is you appreciate creativity. If you appreciate visualization. Then you're going to love this book.
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lewbrika
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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I read this book some years ago, and found it delightful. Musings of one of the earliest conservationists, before that was even a thing. I purchased this copy for my cousin for Christmas. I think he'll really enjoy reading it.
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masonj
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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The world would be a better place if this book was mandatory reading in all schools.
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Lois Roelofs
4.0 out of 5 stars A tough but necessary read
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
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I don’t have patience for endless detail, but I can see the importance of Leopold’s astute observations of nature in drilling home to the reader the importance of the connection between humans and nature. What is our responsibility? The book makes the reader aware that we have an ethical responsibility and nature is not around us just to be our playground. As necessary today in 2023 as when it was published in 1949.
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Samuel Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
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Good read overall. Good quality.
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Still Learning
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Descriptions
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
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This book is a sensory view of nature written by a former hunting enthusiast who became an ecologist. It is very readable, probably readable by children and definitely by teenagers and above. There is an underlying current of sadness about the loss of natural habitat and the changing ecosystem. Nevertheless, this is a powerful memoir of subsistence life in a much different place than the city.
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ANDRE SIGOUIN
5.0 out of 5 stars A great and timely reflection
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2021
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A great classic that brought to light environmental concerns and the need to live with nature instead of being at war with her.
Clearly written and moving reflections on different environments and species.
The last chapter is of particular importance. Unfortunate that its message has been ignored for so long by too many.
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m,w,rudrum
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2022
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Where ever you live if you are interested in the countryside, this is a must read, inciteful and still very relevant in these troubled times
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J. L. Chalmers
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2020
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A timeless journal of Mother Nature's quest for survival.
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Clive Hurford
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2021
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A great book delivered on time and in good condition
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not really for the modern outdoorsman
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2021
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The first 2/3 of the book I had difficulties getting through. The language used and the content described is just too fluffy for me. But the few essays near the end are interesting and thought provoking. His complaints then are increasingly relevant today.
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