Summary:
The book chronicles the devastating 1910 wildfire in the Western United States, detailing how President Theodore Roosevelt's conservation efforts were tested by the disaster. It explores the origins of the U.S. Forest Service and the impact of the fire on the nation's approach to environmental preservation and the management of public lands.
Key points:
1. Teddy Roosevelt's Role: The book emphasizes Roosevelt's crucial role in American forest conservation, including his creation of the U.S. Forest Service.
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