A Glimpse Into History

A Glimpse Into History: What Prominent People Have Said About Nature in Oregon and the Need to Conserve It.

Starting with the Mazamas first President, William Gladstone Steel, the Mazamas have known nationally prominent conservation writers and activists within our own ranks, including Karl Onthank, John Yeon, Gary Snyder, and Ding Cannon. Well known local author Michael McCloskey has just published a new work, A Glimpse Into History: What Prominent People Have Said About Nature in Oregon and the Need to Conserve It, in which he profiles these five writers, along with many others. He will do a reading and offer commentary on these iconic Mazamas, answer questions afterward, and offer to sign copies of his book.

Per the publisher, "This book features the words of over ninety figures who turned Oregon into the premier “green” state. They were explorers, pioneers, settlers, ministers, climbers, scientists, poets, politicians, writers, ranchers, activists, lawyers, and businessmen. They shaped the culture that saw value in nature and demanded policies to protect it. Through their inspiring words, their presence is still felt. Oregon was blessed in being shaped by such talented people."

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