Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in thissecond edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes andBruce Malamud. This volume provides a portrait of the planet asexperienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviators,poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists aswell.* A unique collection that bridges the gap between science andhumanities* Contains writings by scientists, artists, aviators, poets,philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists includingCharles Darwin, Dane Picard, Rachel Carson, John Muir, Mark Twainand Archibald Geikie* Represents the human experience over the centuries, covering aspan of 2,500 years* Reflects the planet's extraordinary physical diversity* The previous edition was voted one of the 25 'Great Books ofGeology' by readers of the Journal of GeologicalEducation"...this is a very worthwhile read, with something for everyoneinterested in geography, earth systems and geology, natural historyor the general environment."Robert A. Francis, King's College London, Progress inPhysical Geography