A review by jmercury
Encounters with the Archdruid: Narratives about a Conservationist and Three of His Natural Enemies by John McPhee

4.0

McPhee is always a great read, and this was no exception. This book contrasts famous conservationist (the Archdruid himself) David Brower with three other major public figures, at ideological odds: an exploration geologist, an ethical developer, and a master of dams. In his characteristic long-form, austere style, McPhee explores the personalities of his subjects without offering judgment. There are no easy answers in these debates, but plenty of food for thought.