Wilderness and the American Spirit - Paperback

by Ruby McConnell (Author)

A sweeping exploration of the American spirit and our relationship to the environment.Ruby McConnell blends science, history, and storytelling to examine the myths and realities of the American West through the lens of the Applegate Trail. This journey illuminates the path we took to arrive at the forefront of environmental catastrophe.

• Discover the untold stories of the first American emigrants.
• Understand the consequences of consumption, wealth, and power.
• Explore new environmental thinking rooted in storytelling.

Wilderness and the American Spirit is for readers seeking a deeper understanding of American history, environmentalism, and the complex relationship between culture and nature.

Author Biography

Ruby McConnell is a writer, geologist, and environmental activist whose award-winning work has been featured in Ms. Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and Mother Earth News. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed outdoor series A Woman's Guide to the Wild and A Girl's Guide to the Wild and its companion activity book for young adventurers, and Ground Truth: A Geological Survey of a Life, which was a finalist for the 2020 Oregon Book Awards. She lives and writes in the heart of Oregon country. You can almost always find her in the woods - and online