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I made it to page 275 or halfway through after five weeks. A matter of fact account of how the Forest Service came to fruition. Interesting info on the French School of Forestry in Nancy but I couldn't find a mention of the fire of 1910 from the book "The Big Burn." Best when talking about the mystique of the West and anecdotes from his many travels. Written as a justification for everything he did in relation to the forests so it can get quite boring when relating all the political infighting in Congress and the Executive Branch. A bit of braggadocio on how he greased wheels, knew all along something would work or not work, and I told you so, etc... An interesting man, who although wealthy and a patrician, worked diligently and vigorously to leave something for posterity. Guy who really didn't need his salary much like some politicians of today.
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