Publisher's Synopsis
Man and Nature: Or Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action is a book written by George Perkins Marsh and published in 1864. The book is a comprehensive study of the impact of human activities on the natural world, particularly in the context of physical geography. Marsh argues that human beings have the power to significantly alter the natural environment, and that this power comes with great responsibility. The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the ways in which human activities have affected the physical geography of the earth, including the impact of agriculture, deforestation, and mining. Marsh also discusses the effects of climate change and the depletion of natural resources. The second part of the book focuses on the moral and ethical implications of human actions on the natural world. Marsh argues that humans have a duty to protect the environment and that failure to do so will have dire consequences for future generations. Man and Nature was a groundbreaking work in the field of environmental studies, and it has had a lasting impact on the way people think about the relationship between humans and the natural world. Marsh's ideas about conservation and sustainability continue to be influential today, and the book remains an important resource for anyone interested in environmental issues.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1864 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
