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The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Dan Egan

The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Great Lakes Region • 20th-21st Century

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan, published in 2017, examines the ecological challenges and transformations of the Great Lakes, resulting from human intervention like the construction of canals, which facilitated commerce but also introduced invasive species. Egan intertwines history, personal narratives, and expert interviews to illustrate the negative and sometimes irreversible effects on local ecosystems and economies.

Informative

Mysterious

Unnerving

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.5

12,256 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dan Egan's The Death and Life of the Great Lakes is lauded for its thorough research and engaging storytelling, detailing significant ecological challenges and human impact on the Great Lakes. Critics commend its clarity and urgency but note that it can be heavy on technical details for general readers. The book effectively raises awareness on critical environmental issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Death and Life of the Great Lakes?

Readers who enjoy The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan are typically environmental enthusiasts, history buffs, or those interested in ecological preservation. Similar readers also gravitate towards Silent Spring by Rachel Carson and The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert.

4.5

12,256 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Great Lakes Region • 20th-21st Century

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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