Excerpt from The Niagara Falls Association
That the scenery of Niagara Falls has been greatly injured that the process of injury is continuous and accelerating and that, if not arrested, it must in time be utterly destructive of its value.
There 15 no American soil from which the Falls can be contemplated except at the pleasure of a private owner, and under such conditions as he may choose to impose none upon which the most outrageous caprices of taste may not be indulged, or the most offensive interpolations forced upon the landscape.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating and relevant exploration of the historic efforts to preserve the natural beauty and prevent the commercial exploitation of Niagara Falls at the end of the 19th century. The author details the political and social climate surrounding the movement, the key figures involved, the ideas that shaped their thinking, and the challenges they faced. The book provides a thorough overview of the multifaceted campaign to protect the falls and establish a state reservation, highlighting the significance of the movement within the broader context of conservation and environmental protection. The author's insights offer a valuable perspective on the continuing importance of preserving our natural heritage and the power of collective action in safeguarding the environment for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333907396_0
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