8vo, pp. 277. Includes notes. A nice copy. A biography of the American continent, exploring the role of climate and human activity in preparing the world that we have inherited.

Seller Inventory # 60521

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

THE DAY BEFORE AMERICA: Changing the nature of a continent

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin, Boston

Publication Date

1994

Language

English

ISBN 10

0395468825

ISBN 13

9780395468821

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Bryant, Will

Edition

First Edition.

Seller catalogs

Americana

About this title

Synopsis

History and prehistory come alive in this extraordinary account of America as it was before it got its name. William H. MacLeish paints a heart-rending portrait of the lush, miraculous New World on the eve of the Encounter - the arrival of the first Europeans, after which nothing would be the same. Drawing on the work of anthropologists, geologists, and other academic experts, MacLeish roams over 18,000 years of the continent's history, exploring the role of climate and human activity in preparing the world that we have inherited. The Day Before America is studded with fascinating information on the awesome changes wrought by the ice age (and the inevitability of its return), the ecological effects of hunting and early agriculture, the astonishing variety of Indian civilizations, and the transformations in the continent's nature over the past five hundred years. It is a book informed by a deep commitment to the wonder and sacredness of the natural world. At bottom, it is a statement of belief in an unsentimental environmentalism - an effort to see our world in the longest view, and to value it all the more for that.

Synopsis

Discusses the history of America's landscape and its plant and animal life beginning in 1492, and examines the way of life of Americans across the continent.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Used, Antiquarian and Rare Books bought and sold.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Second Life Books, Inc.
55 Quarry Road, Lanesborough, MA, 01237, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

cash with order, except dealers known to us or institutions billed
to their requirements. Visa, MC, American Express accepted.Please add $6.50 for shipping and handling (media mail), add $7 for priority mail.

Right of cancellation

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 14 business days	4 to 7 business days
First item	� 5.68	� 15.16

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.