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The Emerald Horizon: The History Of Nature In Iowa (Bur Oak Book)
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In The Emerald Horizon, Cornelia Mutel Combines Lyrical Writing With Meticulous Scientific Research To Portray The Environmental Past, Present, And Future Of Iowa. In Doing So, She Ties All Of Iowa'S Natural Features Into One Comprehensive Whole.Since So Much Of The Tallgrass State Has Been Transformed Into An Agricultural Landscape, Mutel Focuses On Understanding Todays Natural Environment By Understanding Yesterdays Changes. After Summarizing The Geological, Archaeological, And Ecological Features That Shaped Iowas Modern Landscape, She Recreates The Oncewild Native Communities That Existed Prior To Euroamerican Settlement. Next She Examines The Dramatic Changes That Overtook Native Plant And Animal Communities As Iowas Prairies, Woodlands, And Wetlands Were Transformed. Finally She Presents Realistic Techniques For Restoring Native Species And Ecological Processes As Well As A Broad Variety Of Ways In Which Iowans Can Reconnect With The Natural World. Throughout, In Addition To The Many Illustrations Commissioned For This Book, She Offers Careful Scientific Exposition, A Strong Sense Of Respect For The Land, And Encouragement To Protect The Future By Learning From The Past.The Emerald Prairie That Gleamed And Shone To The Horizons Edge, As Botanist Thomas Macbride Described It In 1895, Has Vanished. Cornelia Mutels Passionate Dedication To Restoring This Damaged Landscapeand By Extension The Transformed Landscape Of The Entire Corn Beltinvigorates Her Blend Of Natural History And Human History. Believing That Citizens Who Are Knowledgeable About Native Species, Communities, And Ecological Processes Will Better Care For Them, She Gives Us Hopeand Sound Suggestionsfor The Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Emerald Horizon: The History of Nature in Iowa' about? A: The book explores Iowa's environmental history, combining lyrical writing with scientific research to depict the state's natural past, present, and future.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Cornelia Mutel, who is known for her dedication to natural history and ecological conservation.
- Q: What themes are covered in 'The Emerald Horizon'? A: The book covers themes such as geological and ecological changes in Iowa, restoration of native species, and the importance of reconnecting with nature.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Emerald Horizon' have? A: The book contains 328 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on March 15, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers or only for specialists? A: The book is suitable for both general readers interested in nature and specialists looking for detailed ecological insights.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about Iowa's natural history, the impact of human activity on the environment, and methods for ecological restoration.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes many illustrations that complement its scientific exposition.