The Control of Nature by John McPhee
The Control of Nature
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John McPhee

The Control of Nature

John McPhee

272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

nonfiction history nature science challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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While John McPhee was working on his previous book, Rising from the Plains, he happened to walk by the engineering building at the University of Wyoming, where words etched in limestone said: "Strive on--the control of Nature is won, not given." I...

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informative 100%
challenging 55%
adventurous 22%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%

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slow 70%
medium 30%

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