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Washington, D.C.: Island Press, Date: 1998. Paperback. Very good(+) to near fine(-) in gently rubbed wraps;. xxii, 489 pages: illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Contents: California's natural environment -- Indian lands -- The Spanish and Russian frontiers -- Environmental impacts of the Gold Rush -- Forests transformed -- Rangelands exploited -- Building the hydraulic empire -- From the family farm to agribusiness -- Preserving parks -- Battles over energy -- Second nature: California cities -- The rise of environmental science -- Revisioning California: contemporary environmental movements -- Conclusion: environmental ethics and California's future. Counter While the state of California remains one of the most striking and varied landscapes in the world, it has experienced monumental changes since European settlers first set foot there. The past two centuries have witnessed an ongoing struggle between environment and economy, nature and humanity that has left an indelible mark on the region.Green Versus Gold provides a compelling look at California's environmental history from its Native American past to conflicts and movements of recent decades. Acclaimed environmental historian Carolyn Merchant has brought together a vast storehouse of primary sources and interpretive essays to create a comprehensive picture of the history of ecological and human interactions in one of the nation's most diverse and resource-rich states.For ...