Man and Nature: Or, Physical Geography As Modified by Human Action
- 576 páginas
- 21 horas de lectura
George Perkins Marsh Libros
George Perkins Marsh fue un diplomático y filólogo estadounidense, considerado por algunos como el primer ecologista de Estados Unidos y precursor del concepto de sostenibilidad. Sus escritos exploraron el impacto de la actividad humana en el medio ambiente, enfatizando la necesidad de una gestión responsable de los recursos naturales. La obra de Marsh sentó las bases del pensamiento ecológico moderno y advirtió sobre los peligros de la sobreexplotación de la naturaleza. Su legado continúa inspirando los esfuerzos por la preservación del planeta.
Lectures On the English Language
- 712 páginas
- 25 horas de lectura
First published in 1861, this book is a landmark work in American linguistics. Marsh explores the evolution of the English language, from its Indo-European roots to its modern forms, and offers insights into the cultural and historical forces that shaped its development. He also provides detailed analysis of English grammar and usage, making this a valuable resource for students and scholars of language and literature.
The Camel: His Organization, Habits And Uses
- 238 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
A Compendious Grammar of the Old-Northern Or Icelandic Language
- 178 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
The Earth as Modified by Human Action
- 680 páginas
- 24 horas de lectura
Man and nature; or, Physical geography as modified by human action. By George P. Marsh ...
- 600 páginas
- 21 horas de lectura
Mediaeval and Modern Saints and Miracles
- 308 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
This book explores the lives of various saints from the medieval and modern period. George Perkins Marsh provides an in-depth analysis of miracles performed by these saints and their impact on the Christian faith. The book is categorized under the Library of Congress classification BX1765.