The Father of American Conservation: George Bird Grinnell Adventurer, Activist, and Author
Award-winning author, Thom Hatch presents the definitive biography of George Bird Grinnell (1849-1938), who was recognized in his time as “The Father of American Conservation.” This book chronicles not only Grinnell’s life, but also offers a history of his accomplishments in saving the wildlife and natural resources of this country.
A remarkable man, Grinnell was known as a model of intellectual diversity, integrity, and professional dedication. He was a daring adventurer and explorer; crusading magazine publisher and editor (Forest and Stream, now Field and Stream); prolific author; accomplished outdoorsman; notable paleontologist, ethnologist, ornithologist, and anthropologist; presidential advisor; advocate for Native Americans; and this country’s first environmental activist, whose contributions in that arena are unparalleled in American history.
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Book details
- Author
- Thom Hatch
- Imprint
- Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Biography & Autobiography › Environmentalists & Naturalists
Nature › Environmental Conservation & Protection
Nature › Ecology - Topics
- conservation history · American naturalists · biography · wildlife preservation · environmental activism · exploration and adventure · natural resources · American West
- ISBN-13
- 9781684423330 (Paperback)9781684423347 (Hardcover)
About the author
THOM HATCH is a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and the author of twelve books on the history of the American West, the American Civil War, and the Plains Indian Wars. His recent books include Black Kettle: The Cheyenne Chief Who Sought Peace But Found War, The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Custer Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to the Life of George Armstrong Custer and the Plains Indian Wars.
Hatch received the Spur Award for literary excellence from the Western Writers of America for Black Kettle: The Cheyenne Chief Who Sought Peace But Found War.
Thom lives in Colorado.