Bøger af Alan McPherson

Anyone curious about nature and Indiana will find interest in this collective biography of naturalists who were in some way connected to the Hoosier state. Experts of the natural world, the naturalists herein were individuals whose fascination with nature became their lifelong passion. Ranging from dedicated amateurs to specialized scientists, some renowned and others unfamiliar, their time in Indiana may have been brief as was John Muir, or nearly permanent as Gene Stratton-Porter. Once the scientific center of the American frontier, New Harmony attracted naturalists such as William Maclure, Thomas Say and Charles Alexandre Lesueur. This book profiles 38 noted naturalists who have made enduring contributions to Indiana's natural heritage over the course of the past 200 years. Arranged chronologically, the brief biographical accounts shed light on their lives and achievements. From the pioneering naturalist-explorer of the late 18th century, to the 21st century scientist-ecologist, the role of the naturalist has evolved from a collection-gathering-cataloging adventurer to a steadfast scientific preservationist who proposes a new alliance with nature.

For a variety of reasons, the majority of nations of the world have either officially or traditionally chosen a floral or plant emblem as a symbol of their national identity and heritage. This reference work presents informative reading about these geographic-botanic representatives that aspire to unite citizens of over 100 national communities. As citizens of planet Earth, we should celebrate these floral symbols that reflect the essence and ideals of the world's nation states.

Bloomington, "The Gateway to Southern Indiana," is a lively university town and also Indiana's premier outdoor playground. The Bloomington area is home to some of the finest scenery in the state and the Midwest. Set in the midst of a myriad of parklands, the Bloomington area features a blend of walking opportunities, thanks to a collaboration of government, private agencies, organizations, and individuals. The nature walks herein range from popular neighborhood parks to remote wilderness trails. Highlights include cool shady forests, deep ravines, rocky bluffs, wildlife-rich wetlands, flower-filled prairies, creek-laced valleys, calm lakes, free-flowing rivers, gushing springs, cascading waterfalls and sweeping views. For the outdoor-oriented seeking feet-first experiences in south central Indiana, this unique guidebook identifies a wealth of trails that are yours to explore. Take this book and go!

The easternmost extent of the western Great Plains begins in Indiana with the central tallgrass prairie. The "Grand Prairie Peninsula" occupies northwest Indiana roughly between Lake Michigan and the Wabash River. Although most of the Indiana prairie has gone the way of the bison and prairie chicken, there are places where the prairie survives and thrives. Nature Walks on the Indiana Prairie highlights 29 outings that focus on the Indiana prairie, savanna and wetlands that are found in the Grand Prairie natural region. This guide book briefly describes the natural and social history of each nature walk. Accurate maps and detailed highway directions and trail descriptions help in planning your trips. Numerous color images of this unique region enhance the pages. The author has personally experienced each nature walk and has provided up-to-date information in this handbook, making it the most comprehensive walking guide written on the Indiana prairie.

This feet-first field guide explores the best of the natural areas of Northern Indiana's Lake Country. Nature walkers can catch a glimpse of what the landscape looked like before settlement: a myriad of bogs, fens, springs, streams, swamp forest, marsh, wet meadows, upland forest, savanna, tallgrass prairie, ponds and lakes that attract a diversity of wildlife and display unique plant communities. Glacial landforms include knobs, kame, kettle lakes, eskers, moraines and lacustrine plains, remnants of the last ice age thousands of years ago. Nature Walks on Indiana's Northern Lake Plains is a valuable handy resource as you journey to these natural areas of scenic beauty. This compact guide includes numerous color images, informative text and detailed location and trail maps.

Springs have held our deep-seated fascination since time immemorial. With profound significance, spring waters have long been associated in folklore, medicine & religion as a sacred symbol of life, healing & purification. The gifts of pure water from the earth were of the utmost importance to the indigenous Indian. Springs were an important factor in the settlement of Indiana. In addition to providing domestic water, they provided power for mills & industry. Mineral water spas & resorts were "all the rage" in Indiana during the turn of the twentieth century when the leisure class was "taking the waters" as a healthful cure-all. Springs are individually unique in their flow, chemical make-up & scenery. This informative guidebook profiles fifty open-access springs & flowing wells across Indiana, providing descriptions, directions, maps & photographs. These geological gems are easily accessible along roadside & trailside. With this book as your guide, go tour & discover!

The natural and social history-rich Wabash Valley may be explored on foot along the pathways found in the parks and preserves that line its banks and tributaries. The nature walks described herein are suited for all fitness levels and abilities, ranging from comfortable short walks to more strenuous full-day excursions, from populated urban areas to remote rural preserves. Nature Walks along the Wabash Valley is an easy-to-use reference that describes where to go, how to get there and what to expect. Additionally, the guide also features full-color photographs that showcase the natural riparian beauty and colorized detailed maps that help locate the sites and access points. This resourceful guidebook introduces the reader to the most accessible and popular nature walks along Indiana's state river.

For a variety of reasons, over half of the world's nations have officially or traditionally chosen a tree to symbolize their unique national identity and heritage. This reference work presents informative reading and eye-pleasing images about these arboreal representatives that aspire to instill pride and unite citizens of over 100 countries. As citizens of Planet Earth, we should applaud these National Tree symbols as fitting tribute to represent the diverse history, culture, and ideals of these nations.

Based on a true life story, James MacPherson (1675-1700) was a noted Scottish-Gypsy outlaw, a "Cateran of the Highland Glens." However, little is known of his short, perilous life. Like Robin Hood, folklore has it that he was a dangerous adversary to those who sought revenge for his raids, yet he was a remarkable heroic character to many others for his generosity of giving spoils to the less fortunate. No cruel act of harm was ever charged against him. He was the last person in Scotland to be executed under the Heritage Jurisdiction Act. The author, J. Gordon Phillips has penned an entertaining semi-fictional account of James MacPherson's life based on historic documents and legend. Classical novel elements of love, hate, war, peace and the struggle for personal freedom are woven throughout the story of James MacPherson, who excelled with sword and fiddle.

Nature Walks in the Indiana Dunes highlights 25 outings that traverse an uncommon landscape along the south shore of Lake Michigan. The guidebook briefly describes the natural and social history of each walk. Accurate maps and detailed highway directions and trail descriptions help in planning your trips. Numerous color images of this unique region enhance the pages. The author has personally experienced each nature walk and has made a solid effort to provide up-to-date information in this handbook, making it the most comprehensive guide written about this spectacular place that is the Indiana Dunes.

Indian Battle Sites in Indiana is a historical guide to the most notable Native and Euro-American military conflicts that took place in the wilds of Indiana during the 1700s and early 1800s. The pages herein are mostly filled with words from those who were there engaged in combat for possession of the land. This regional anthology provides insight into a transitional time of upheaval and contest between two vastly different cultures of the Old and New Worlds.

On September 21, 1976, a car bomb killed Orlando Letelier, the former Chilean ambassador to the US, along with his colleague Ronni Moffitt. The murder shocked the world, especially because of its setting - Sheridan Circle, in the heart of Washington. This book offers the definitive history of one of the Cold War's most consequential assassinations.

Examining the roots of anti-Americanism in Latin America, McPherson focuses on three major crises: the Cuban Revolution, the 1964 Panama riots, and U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic. He demonstrates the shifting and complex nature of anti-Americanism in each country and the love-hate ambivalence of most Latin Americans toward the U.S.

In The World and U2: One Band's Remaking of Global Activism, Alan McPherson trains a historian's eye on the evolution and influence of the band's activism from its formation in 1976 to its most recent album and concert tour.

Over the last sixty years, the relationship between the United States and Latin America has been marred by ideological conflict, imbalances of power, and economic disparity. The U.S.