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The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America
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Emmett
Jan 17, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shelves: 2011-nw-books
What struck me most about this book was the discussion of the political debate at the time. This will sound as more naive than I am, but nothing has changed in terms of how political debate happens.

Towards the end of the book, Egan points out that Pinchot understands how events need to have a narrative, and the side that succeeds in creating the most compelling narrative wins.

My only criticism would be that the end of the book seems a bit disjointed when he tries to tie up lose ends. Otherwise,
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Ryan
Aug 02, 2011 added it
A great story with incredible history
Ned Hayes
Brilliant non-fiction history of Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot and the founding of the U.S. Forest Service.
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Dec 15, 2009 rated it really liked it
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Apr 19, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Sep 15, 2015 marked it as to-read
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Sep 12, 2020 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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