Report of the Commissioners of the State Reservation at Niagara for the Year 1885 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Commissioners, Niagara State Reservation

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333782640 ISBN 13 : 9781333782641

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides an account of New York's State Reservation at Niagara, a series of interconnected parks enveloping the celebrated Niagara Falls. The project was the product of intense efforts in the 19th century to protect this natural wonder from commercial exploitation and preserve its beauty for future generations. The author chronicles the origins of this preservation movement, describing the political and economic factors that shaped the development of this groundbreaking reservation. The book explores the ongoing challenges of reconciling conservation and access, while also investigating the cultural and historical significance of Niagara Falls. It concludes by discussing the reservation's lasting legacy as a model for responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333782640
• ISBN 13: 9781333782641
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 34
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