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Savage Dreams: A Journey into the Hidden Wars of the American West,Used
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In 1851, a war began in what would become Yosemite National Park, a war that has yet to come to a real conclusion. A century later and about a hundred and fifty miles away as the crow flies, another war began when the U. S. government began setting off nuclear bombs at the Nevada Test Site, in what was called a nuclear testing program but functioned as a war against the land and people of the Great Basin. Savage Dreams is an exploration of these two landscapes, the arid and forbidden expanse of the Nevada Test Site, and the celebrated, crowded landscape of Yosemite National Park. Together they serve as our national Eden and Armageddon, though their real histories complicate the meanings of such mythical places.Savage Dreams is a story about civil disobedience, landscape painting and photography, Indian wars, place names, Henry David Thoreau, many heroines, a few conquistadors, Adam and Eve in and out of Paradise, physicists, country music, nuclear fallout, gardens, storytelling, walking, traveling, home and friendship.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Savage Dreams'? A: 'Savage Dreams' explores the hidden conflicts of the American West, particularly focusing on the historical wars in Yosemite National Park and the nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Savage Dreams'? A: The author of 'Savage Dreams' is Rebecca Solnit.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Savage Dreams' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Savage Dreams' have? A: 'Savage Dreams' has a total of 401 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Savage Dreams' have? A: 'Savage Dreams' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Savage Dreams' published? A: 'Savage Dreams' was published on October 4, 1994.
- Q: Is 'Savage Dreams' suitable for readers interested in environmental issues? A: Yes, 'Savage Dreams' addresses environmental themes, including civil disobedience and the impact of nuclear testing on landscapes.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Savage Dreams'? A: Readers can expect a blend of narrative storytelling with reflections on history, culture, and landscape, typical of Rebecca Solnit's writing style.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from reading 'Savage Dreams'? A: 'Savage Dreams' is particularly beneficial for readers interested in American history, environmental studies, and civil rights.
- Q: What edition of 'Savage Dreams' is available? A: 'Savage Dreams' is available in its first edition.