The Varieties of Historical Genres
A year-end reflection on diverse writers of history
Adam M. Sowards
Opposing Monumental Conservation
"The most important piece of preservation legislation ever enacted."
A Long Day on the Road
Traveling across the land, triggering the mind.
A few prefatory words
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An Evolving Land Philosophy
How did American ideals about land evolve in the 19th century?
A Journey without End
Returning to campus, thinking about journeys.
Creating a Space for Living
A 1944 novel imagines social transformation through dams
The Untrammeled Beach
Some anecdotes about origins