This Fine Piece of Water : An Environmental History of Long Island Sound - Andersen, Tom

Foreword by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; Clean, tight, unmarked; previous owner's stamp on ffep; very light rubbing to dust jacket; otherwise absolute minimal wear; Long Island Sound is not only the most heavily used estuary in North America, it is also one of the most beautiful waterways with picturesque seascapes and landfalls. But centuries of pollution and other abuse have gradually been killing off in marine life and have pushed the Sound to the brink of disaster. This fascinating book traces the history of the Sound and its use as a resource from the time of contract between the Native Americans and Dutch traders through the suburban sprawl of recent decades - and tells how a group of scientists and citizens has been working to save the Sound from ruin. Interweaving current events, natural history, and human history, Andersen presents a cautionary tale exploitation without concern for preservation.
Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Hardcover
Yale University Press
1st Edition
1st Printing
2002
Harrisonburg, VA