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In his bestselling Art and Fear, David Bayles (with Ted Orland) closely examined personal and autobiographical episodes in search of general truths about artmaking. Bayles now turns that same attention to his native West.When European Americans discovered the American West, they fell in love with the resplendent landscape. The love affair and its congenital flaws persists to this day.Bayles writes: . . . the question is why my people bungled our occupation of the West so badly when no one really wanted to, when there was every chance to get it right, when voices of caution were constantly raised, when what needed to be done was frequently obvious, and when, occasionally, we did get it right (think: National Parks).Notes on a Shared Landscape engages the issues that make the West the Westwidely ranging over the autobiographical and the cultural, the ecological and the epistemological, the cow and the potato. This is an intensely personal book, and though the Western library is huge, there is not another book like it. Much of the text unfolds in Yellowstone, where Bayles writes:In the Lamar valley of the Yellowstone, beaver gnaw the trunks of cottonwoods, elk browse their leaves. The shadows are long, even in summer. Even so, it is just another place. In it, just as elsewhere, we see the marks of our own hands faintly because we dont have to know very much about the land we live in, because we are equally a part of and apart from nature, and because there is hardly any moment when humans are more delusional than when self recognition is required.
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I bought this as a gift for my dad, who loves history. He enjoyed it a lot, especially the sections focusing on cultural interactions. However, some parts felt a bit dense for casual readers. Still, it's a solid read!
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Lily Tran
A Beautiful Exploration of the West
Absolutely loved this book! The prose is beautiful, and the way it captures the spirit of the American West really resonated with me. It’s evident a lot of thought went into the narrative and the illustrations are stunning.
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Mark Robinson
Misleading Title
I expected a more straightforward guide on the American West, but the book is quite philosophical and abstract. It’s well-written but definitely not what I was looking for. Disappointed with my purchase.
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Olivia Chang
A Deep Dive into the American West
This book offers such rich insights into the complexities of the American West. The way it weaves personal narratives with historical context is simply captivating. Perfect for anyone interested in understanding the landscape beyond the surface!
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Ethan Parker
Thought-Provoking Yet Challenging
This book brings up so many interesting points about shared landscapes. I loved the themes but sometimes got lost in the writing style. Not the easiest read, but definitely rewarding if you're patient!
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