Conservation Reader
Conservation Reader, published in 1920, is a school reader by Harold W. Fairbanks, a California geographer and author of textbooks. Written for young people, it explains how early humans lived close to nature, how unevenly nature has distributed its resources, and how modern civilization has wasted them. Chapters cover the soil and how it is made and held in place by vegetation, the use and care of water, the forests and the fires and waste that threaten them, the work of the government to protect them, wild flowers, fish, birds and other animals, and what will happen when coal, oil and gas run out. It is an early classroom expression of the conservation movement. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Conservation Reader
Conservation Reader by Harold W. Fairbanks can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Conservation Reader online?
Yes. Conservation Reader opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Conservation Reader free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Conservation Reader is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Conservation Reader in the public domain?
Yes. Conservation Reader by Harold W. Fairbanks is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Conservation Reader?
About 3 h 18 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Conservation Reader?
Conservation Reader by Harold W. Fairbanks is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
