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Conduct of life Founding Fathers of the United States Gardening Political aspects Gardening United States History 18th century Gardens, American History 18th century Humboldt, Alexander von 1769-1859 National characteristics, American History Naturalists Germany Biography Political activists United States Biography Scientists Germany BiographyWulf, Andrea
Summary: A portrait of the German naturalist reveals his ongoing influence on humanity's relationship with the natural world today, discussing such topics as his views on climate change, conservation, and nature as a resource for all life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2015
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Summary: "From the author of the acclaimed The Brother Gardeners, a fascinating look at the founding fathers from the unique and intimate perspective of their lives as gardeners, plantsmen, and farmers. For the founding fathers, gardening, agriculture, and botany were elemental passions, as deeply ingrained in their characters as their belief in liberty for the nation they were creating. Andrea Wulf...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 2011