The Bears Ears

The Bears EarsExplore the stunning beauty and rich history of The Bears Ears National Monument in David Roberts' latest acclaimed book. This brand new edition, published in 2022, delves into the expansive 1. 35 million acres of wilderness in southeastern Utah, a region steeped in archaeology and natural splendor. Recognized for its significant archaeological sites, The Bears Ears is not only a treasure of human history but also an urgent focal point in America's

Explore the stunning beauty and rich history of The Bears Ears National Monument in David Roberts' latest acclaimed book. This brand new edition, published in 2022, delves into the expansive 1.35 million acres of wilderness in southeastern Utah, a region steeped in archaeology and natural splendor. Recognized for its significant archaeological sites, The Bears Ears is not only a treasure of human history but also an urgent focal point in America's environmental discussions. As you traverse this breathtaking landscape of sandstone canyons, mesas, and buttes, Roberts intricately weaves together personal memoir and in-depth research, highlighting the ongoing threats posed by oil and gas drilling, unrestricted grazing, and recreational invasions. This compelling narrative serves as an essential guide for anyone passionate about environmental preservation and the historical significance of our natural landscapes. Perfect for lovers of adventure, history, and nature, this book reveals why The Bears Ears holds a special place as one of America's most critical environmental battles since the mid-20th century. Don't miss the chance to experience this epic tale of wilderness and resilience. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324035961
Year: 2022
Publisher: W W Norton & Company


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The Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, created by President Obama in 2016 and eviscerated by the Trump administration in 2017, contains more archaeological sites than any other region in the United States. It's also a spectacularly beautiful landscape, a mosaic of sandstone canyons and bold mesas and buttes. This wilderness, now threatened by oil and gas drilling, unrestricted grazing, and invasion by Jeep and ATV, is at the center of the greatest environmental battle in America since the damming of the Colorado River to create Lake Powell in the 1950s.

In The Bears Ears, acclaimed adventure writer David Roberts takes readers on a tour of his favorite place on earth as he unfolds the rich and contradictory human history of the 1.35 million acres of the Bears Ears domain. Weaving personal memoir with archival research, Roberts sings the praises of the outback he's explored for the last twenty-five years.