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”with all of the fires and so forth happening in California, I actually went back to read to kind of remind myself how McPhee was writing about these things before.”
Control of Nature
John McPhee · 1989 · 272 pages
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About the book
A masterful exploration of three epic battles between humans and natural forces. McPhee examines the monumental efforts to control the Mississippi River, contain volcanic lava in Hawaii, and resist landslides in California. With journalistic precision and engaging prose, the author reveals both the ingenuity and the futility of our attempts to dominate nature, questioning whether we can—or should—truly control it.
Book details
| Author | John McPhee |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Control of Nature |
| Year of publication | 1989 |
| Pages | 272 |
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