Forty Years a Forester

by Elers Koch
Forty Years a Forester
Author: Elers Koch
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1496217241
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Elers Koch, a key figure in the early days of the U.S. Forest Service, was among the first American-trained silviculturists, a pioneering forest manager, and a master firefighter. By horse and on foot, he helped establish the boundaries of most of our national forests in the West, designed new fire-control strategies and equipment, and served during the formative years of the agency. Forty Years a Forester, Koch's entertaining and illuminating memoir, reveals one remarkable man's contributions to the incipient science of forest management and his role in building the human relationships and policies that helped make the U.S. Forest Service, prior to World War II, the most respected bureau in the federal government. This new, fully annotated edition of Koch's memoir offers an unparalleled look at the Forest Service's formative ambitions to regulate the national forests and grasslands and reminds us of the principled commitment that Koch and his peers exemplified as they built the national forest system and nurtured the essential conservation ethic that continues to guide our use of the public lands.

Forty Years a Forester

by Elers Koch
Forty Years a Forester
Author: Elers Koch
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1496217268
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Elers Koch, a key figure in the early days of the U.S. Forest Service, was among the first American-trained silviculturists, a pioneering forest manager, and a master firefighter. By horse and on foot, he helped establish the boundaries of most of our national forests in the West, designed new fire-control strategies and equipment, and served during the formative years of the agency. Forty Years a Forester, Koch’s entertaining and illuminating memoir, reveals one remarkable man’s contributions to the incipient science of forest management and his role in building the human relationships and policies that helped make the U.S. Forest Service, prior to World War II, the most respected bureau in the federal government. This new, fully annotated edition of Koch’s memoir offers an unparalleled look at the Forest Service’s formative ambitions to regulate the national forests and grasslands and reminds us of the principled commitment that Koch and his peers exemplified as they built the national forest system and nurtured the essential conservation ethic that continues to guide our use of the public lands.

Long Before Forty

by C. S. Forester
Long Before Forty
Author: C. S. Forester
Publisher: Rare Treasure Editions
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2021-11-06T15:05:00Z
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1774643170
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Before C.S. Forester achieved literary success with his famous saga of Captain Horatio Hornblower and the great romantic novels such as “The Africa Queen”, he had a difficult time making his start as an author. Long Before Forty is the account of his lonely struggle to learn how to write. The concluding section, “Some Personal Notes,” is a memoir of his creation of the famous Captain Hornblower!

The Fight for Conservation

by Gifford Pinchot
The Fight for Conservation
Author: Gifford Pinchot
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2024-01-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9361428969
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"The Fight for Conservation" by Gifford Pinchot is a seminal work in environmentalism, embodying Pinchot's lifelong dedication to conservation and stewardship. As a prominent conservationist, Pinchot passionately advocates for sustainable practices in managing natural resources, emphasizing the importance of ecological balance and preservation. Through his expertise in forestry and land management, Pinchot lays out a comprehensive framework for environmental policy, guiding readers towards a future of sustainable development. With a focus on wildlife protection and the establishment of national parks, Pinchot underscores the critical role of conservation in safeguarding our planet's biodiversity for future generations. At its core, "The Fight for Conservation" embodies Pinchot's vision of responsible stewardship, urging individuals and governments alike to prioritize the long-term health of our ecosystems. Through his eloquent prose and unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy, Pinchot inspires readers to join the fight for conservation, recognizing that the preservation of natural resources is essential for the well-being of both humanity and the planet. This book serves as a timeless manifesto for environmentalists and conservationists, offering invaluable insights into the principles of sustainability and the imperative of protecting our natural heritage.

Greyhound (Movie Tie-In)

by C. S. Forester
Greyhound (Movie Tie-In)
Author: C. S. Forester
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0525505946
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Soon to be the major motion picture Greyhound, a WWII naval thriller of "high and glittering excitement" (New York Times) from the author of the legendary Hornblower series The mission of Commander George Krause of the United States Navy is to protect a convoy of thirty-seven merchant ships making their way across the icy North Atlantic from America to England. There, they will deliver desperately needed supplies, but only if they can make it through the wolfpack of German submarines that awaits and outnumbers them in the perilous seas. For forty eight hours, Krause will play a desperate cat and mouse game against the submarines, combating exhaustion, hunger, and thirst to protect fifty million dollars' worth of cargo and the lives of three thousand men. Originally published as The Good Shepherd and acclaimed as one of the best novels of the year upon publication in 1955, this novel is a riveting classic of WWII and naval warfare from one of the 20th century's masters of sea stories.