Peter Matthiessen Quote

The concept of conservation is a far truer sign of civilization than that spoliation of a continent which we once confused with progress.


Wildlife in America (1959)


The concept of conservation is a far truer sign of civilization than that spoliation of a continent which we once confused with progress.

The concept of conservation is a far truer sign of civilization than that spoliation of a continent which we once confused with progress.

The concept of conservation is a far truer sign of civilization than that spoliation of a continent which we once confused with progress.

The concept of conservation is a far truer sign of civilization than that spoliation of a continent which we once confused with progress.