How Long to Read American Women Conservationists

How Long Does it Take to Read American Women Conservationists?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 36 minutes to read American Women Conservationists by Madelyn Holmes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This collection of biographies describes twelve women conservationists who helped change the ways Americans interact with the natural environment. Their writings led Americans to think differently about their land--deserts are not wastelands, swamps have value, and harmful insects don't have to be controlled chemically. These women not only wrote on behalf of conservation of the American landscape but also described strategies for living exemplary, environmentally sound lives during the past century. From a bird lover to a "back to the land" activist, these women gave early warning of the detrimental effects of neglecting conservation. The main part of this work covers six historical figures who pioneered in their thinking and writing about the environment: Mary Austin, Florence Merriam Bailey, Rosalie Edge, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Helen Nearing, and Rachel Carson. A later chapter gives portraits of six post-World War II conservationists: Faith McNulty, Ann Zwinger, Sue Hubbell, Anne LaBastille, Mollie Beattie, and Terry Tempest Williams. The work covers a broad range of conservationist concerns, including preservation of deserts and old growth forests, wildlife protection, wetlands maintenance, self-sufficient sustainable ways of producing food, and pollution control. A conclusion examines where conservationists have picked up after Rachel Carson's Silent Spring (1962) and gives conservation ideas for our time. An appendix lists the published writings of the twelve conservationists.

How long is American Women Conservationists?

American Women Conservationists by Madelyn Holmes is 209 pages long, and a total of 54,131 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read American Women Conservationists Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 55 minutes to read American Women Conservationists aloud.

What Reading Level is American Women Conservationists?

American Women Conservationists is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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