The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America
by Timothy Egan
The story of Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot's fight to protect American forests from catastrophic fires and establish lasting conservation policies.
About This Book
The Big Burn chronicles Teddy Roosevelt's efforts to preserve America's forests during a critical period in the nation's history.
Working alongside Gifford Pinchot, Roosevelt championed conservation policies that would shape the future of American environmental protection.
The book examines the devastating wildfires that tested these early conservation efforts and ultimately strengthened the movement to save America's natural resources.
Through Roosevelt and Pinchot's collaboration, readers discover how political leadership and scientific forestry combined to create lasting environmental policy.
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