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An important collection of personal essays from one of the most widely published American environmental writers addresses the effects of ranching on the environment. Acclaimed nature writer Linda M. Hasselstrom sees herself as a rancher who writes—a definition that shapes the tone and content of her writing. Now owner of the South Dakota cattle ranch where she grew up, Hasselstrom lives in intimate contact with the natural world.'Nature is to me both home and office. Nature is my boss, manager of the branch office—or ranch office—where I toil to convert native grass into meat.... If I want to keep my job as well as my home, I pay attention not only to Nature's orders, but to her moods and whims.'She writes knowingly of the rancher's toil and of the intelligence and dignity of the wild and domesticated creatures that share the prairie grassland she calls home. As one who knows and loves the land, Hasselstrom appreciates the concerns of environmental activists and understands that responsible ranchers can play a role in nurturing a healthy rural ecosystem. Rich in detail, humor, and pathos, these essays offer wry commentary on the scope of human folly and the even greater human poten

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Author

Linda M Hasselstrom; NetLibrary, Inc

Publisher

Reno : University Of Nevada Press, C2002.

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780874175523

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Memoir, Nature, History