The Right Development of Mount Desert

by Charles William Eliot

Book Overview

Published in 1920, this book is a detailed exploration of Mount Desert Island, located off the coast of Maine. Eliot, a noted educator and president of Harvard University, was a passionate advocate for conservation and outdoor recreation. In this work, he argues for responsible and sustainable development of the island, including the creation of a national park. Eliot's ideas and arguments were highly influential in the eventual establishment of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022728385
• ISBN13: 9781022728387
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"