Planner and originator of the Appalachian Trail and a cofounder of
the Wilderness Society, Benton MacKaye (1879-1975) was a pioneer in
linking the concepts of preservation, recreation, and regional
planning. This pathbreaking biography provides the first complete
portrait of this significant and unique figure in American
environmental, intellectual, and cultural history.
"A superb and much-anticipated biography of Benton MacKaye. Rich
in detail (a sign of Anderson's diligent research) and smart in its
analysis (an indication of his supple intellect), the book brings
the often-quirky MacKaye to life... A remarkable achievement." --
Journal of Forestry
"A first-rate biography of a unique American thinker." --
Journal of American History
"Anderson does an impressive job of bringing an enigmatic figure
into sharper focus and shedding light on the long list of important
contributions MacKaye made to the American environmental
movement... A readable, engrossing biography." -- Appalachia
"Anderson's lucid, well-researched, and sensitive story provides
an illuminating on-the-ground snapshot of the inner workings of the
intellectual networks, social relationships, governmental and
business institutions, particular projects, and downright good and
bad luck that constitute the fabric of historical movements such as
conservation and regional planning." -- Environmental History
"This first detailed biography of MacKaye should become the
standard account of his life and work." -- APA Journal
Larry Anderson is a freelance writer and independent
scholar.
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