Environmental Issues
Discover a collection of insightful books focusing on environmental issues, perfect for those concerned about our planet's future. These works provide valuable information on topics like pollution, conservation, and climate change, enriching readers' understanding of crucial ecological challenges. By exploring a range of literature, individuals can enhance their awareness and become more informed citizens, ready to contribute to sustainable solutions.
Municipal Housecleaning The Methods and Experiences of American Cities in Collecting and Disposing of Their Municipal Wastes—Ashes, Rubbish, Garbage, Manure, Sewage, and Street Refuse
Discover how cities tackled trash, sewage, and street refuse to build healthier, more appealing communities.
By William Parr Capes
Flytraps and Their Operation [1921]
Explore early 20th-century fly control with tactics ranging from building your own traps to employing integrated pest management strategies focused on sanitation and limited chemical use.
By F. C. (Fred Corry) Bishopp
Water and power for San Francisco from Hetch-Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park
A city fights for its future by tapping into a natural wonder, sparking debates about progress versus preservation.
By Martin Samuel Vilas
The Nation's River: A report on the Potomac From the U.S. Department of the Interior
Discover the urgent plan to rescue a vital river struggling against pollution and neglect, ensuring its beauty and value for generations.
By United States. Department of the Interior
The Underworld of Oregon Caves National Monument
Journey into the heart of the earth to discover a hidden world of stone rivers, delicate formations, and the secrets of life thriving in the dark.
By Roger J. Contor
The School Book of Forestry
Discover the early 20th-century scientific call to action, urging young readers to protect the vital forests for the sake of agriculture, lumber, and the Earth's future.
By Charles Lathrop Pack
The Holy Earth
Explore a world where taking care of nature is not just a good idea, but a sacred duty, calling on humanity to protect our shared home.
By L. H. (Liberty Hyde) Bailey
Our Vanishing Wild Life: Its Extermination and Preservation
A dire warning exposes the devastating impact of human activity on North American wildlife, sparking a desperate plea to save what remains before it's too late.
By William T. (William Temple) Hornaday
Some Common Birds in Their Relation to Agriculture
Discover the surprising allies in our fields, feathered creatures whose appetites for pesky insects make them invaluable partners in agriculture.
By F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles) Beal
The Shepherd of Banbury's Rules to Judge of the Changes of the Weather, Grounded on Forty Years' Experience
Discover how a shepherd's lifetime of watching nature's clues can reveal the secrets of upcoming weather.
By John Claridge
The Fight for Conservation
Faced with unchecked exploitation, a nation must decide if its vast resources will pave the way for prosperity or lead to irreversible ruin.
By Gifford Pinchot
Coal and the coal mines
Discover the natural history of coal, from the formation of Earth, to the mines that fueled economic growth.
By Homer Greene
Conservation Reader
Discover how humanity's relationship with nature shifted from harmony to exploitation, and the urgent need for future generations to champion the preservation of earth's precious resources.
By Harold W. (Harold Wellman) Fairbanks
Principles and practice of agricultural analysis. Volume 2 (of 3), Fertilizers
Discover the secrets of soil and fertilizer analysis in this vintage exploration of agricultural chemistry, revealing the hidden components of nature's building blocks and the key to unlocking increased crop yields.
By Harvey Washington Wiley
Acid Rain and Our Nation's Capital: A Guide to Effects on Buildings and Monuments
Explore how a hidden threat dissolves history stone by stone in the heart of America.
By E. S. McGee
Saguaro National Monument, Arizona
Explore a unique desert ecosystem where towering cacti, diverse creatures, and dramatic landscapes reveal the delicate balance of life in a harsh environment.
By Napier Shelton
The northern whale-fishery
Explore the icy waters where brave adventurers risked everything in pursuit of the ocean's giants, unveiling a story of danger, innovation, and the relentless hunt for whales.
By William Scoresby
Pecan Diseases and Pests and Their Control
Discover how to shield valuable pecan orchards from destructive diseases, caterpillars, bugs, and borers to guarantee a dependable harvest.
By David W. Rosburg
Practical Methods of Sewage Disposal for Residences, Hotels and Institutions
Discover how early 20th-century engineers tackled the messy problem of waste, advocating for smarter, cleaner sewage systems in homes and institutions.
By Henry N. (Henry Neely) Ogden
Cholera and the Water Supply in the South Districts of London in 1854
Amidst a deadly epidemic, a groundbreaking investigation exposes the horrifying link between contaminated water and the rampant spread of a terrifying disease through London.
By John Snow