A Sand County Almanac

And Sketches Here and There

De: Aldo Leopold, Barbara Kingsolver - introduction

Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell

First published in 1949 and praised in the New York Times Book Review as "full of beauty and vigor and bite", A Sand County Almanac combines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with an outspoken and highly ethical regard for America's relationship to the land. As the forerunner to such important books as Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire, and Robert Finch's The Primal Place, this classic work remains as relevant today as it was more than 70 years ago.

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Lovely look at nature

The narration was nice. This was a short, pleasant read and I’m glad Barbara Kingsolver is promoting it. This is rightfully compared to Thoreau’s writing.

Highly Recommend but also a bit Disappointed

I greatly enjoyed this audiobook. Aldo Leopold writes wonderfully vivid and inspirational essays throughout. The narrator did it justice. There are just a couple of things I was disappointed in.

1. It felt a bit strange to have a woman narrating a book that is told from a man's perspective (Aldo Leopold's perspective). Ms. Campbell read it well, it just might be my preference.

2. There are missing sections from the written book. I am reading this for a class and I like to listen to it read aloud and follow along with the physical book. Unfortunately, there are some chapters and sections missing from the audiobook. Some of which are well-known essays like "Thinking Like a Mountain."

One thing I would like to mention that I appreciated with this audiobook was that there was the option to choose certain sections within chapters. Some other audiobooks I have purchased do not have this option which can make listening to specific sections of books difficult.

One of the Great Books, not well narrated

One of the greatest books of the 20th century, highly recommended. The narrator, however, was a real mis-fire here - an arch, overly professional actor whose style grows harder and harder to listen to as the book proceeds. It's like being stuck in a room with a high school English teacher. Perhaps I'm used to the likes of Peter Coyote's voice standing in for Leopold's in documentaries. I'd ask for my money back if I could.

Aldo

great read a bit short
, but fantastic., will definitely read more o this subject & others related to this

Fantastic

Written so clearly and with such passion! if he wrote this book with the aim to inspire, he has accomplished that. If you are a nature lover or a conservationist at any level this is a must read. Highly recommend!

A Sand County Almanac: Review

I’m a big fan of this book. I first read it while in college, and this audiobook is a great version to delve into. I highly recommend it!

Principles of Good Land Stewardship

Classic book about understanding our environment and diverse ecosystems. Must read for anyone that loves this planet. Ranks at the top of Nature authors with Rachel Carson and Gene Straten Porter.

Finally I listen to this classic

Also Leopold is in my heart and soul now. I am deeply moved. Deeper than on an emotional level. Please listen to this book

Superb and Serene Selection

Cassandra Campbell is a stupendous reader and a most excellent choice for this amazing book!

always stunning

I think I have read A SAND COUNTY ALMANAC at least 10 times. now I have listened to it too. read in a beautiful female voice it is even more stunning. Every time I read (or listen) I fall in love with the natural world all over again. This is the most important book I have ever read.