Seeing Things Whole

John Wesley Powell was an American original. He was the last of the nation's great continental explorers and the first of a new breed of public servant; part scientist, part social reformer, part institution builder. Seeing Things Whole presents Powell in the full diversity of his achievements and interests.

'This is a superb selection of the most important writings of the great American explorer, scientist, and conservationist. Powell's name has often been evoked over the past century, but few people have had access to the full range of his vigorous prose. Now deBuys has given us an exceptionally good introduction to the man, his ideas, and his America." -Donald Worster, Author Of A River Runningwest: The Life Of John Wesley Powell"