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The Pine Barrens

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Uncovering the wild, untold story of New Jersey.

You might enjoy "The Pine Barrens" if you're captivated by the idea of finding wilderness where you least expect it. John McPhee isn't just giving you a nature book; he's introducing you to a unique community that thrives amidst it. Through his vivid storytelling, the Pine Barrens come alive—a hidden gem within bustling New Jersey that promises intrigue, history, and an invitation to explore from a master of narrative non-fiction.

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The Pine Barrens

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ISBN: 9781911547167
Authors: John McPhee
Publisher: Daunt Books
Date of Publication: 2018-10-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Science, Travel, History, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.19
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Contrary to popular opinion, the whole of New Jersey is not a continuous Superfund site enlivened solely by poorly labeled Turnpike exits and skanky diners. In fact, the largest essentially untouched wilderness east of the Mississippi comprises nearly half the state: the New Jersey Pine Barrens. This more than 1,000-square-mile region has only a few thousand inhabitants--the Pineys, whose way of life has remained essentially unchanged since the 17th century. McPhee--one of the finest American essayists of the 20th century--has written an extraordinarily compelling, informative, and insightful book about the botanical, cultural, hydrological, and historical peculiarities of this region. He also details the efforts to save it from the creeping urbanization of nearby Philadelphia and New York City. Very Highly Recommended.
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Uncovering the wild, untold story of New Jersey.

You might enjoy "The Pine Barrens" if you're captivated by the idea of finding wilderness where you least expect it. John McPhee isn't just giving you a nature book; he's introducing you to a unique community that thrives amidst it. Through his vivid storytelling, the Pine Barrens come alive—a hidden gem within bustling New Jersey that promises intrigue, history, and an invitation to explore from a master of narrative non-fiction.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.