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A review by liberrydude
The Bears Ears: A Human History of America's Most Endangered Wilderness by David Roberts
4.0
I’ve read several of Roberts’ books and enjoyed his mix of personal exploration and historical research. This one is special. It’s a homage to his favorite place. Being a non-believer he would be loathe to label it a sacred place but it is.
One can’t help but wonder if it’s his last book. I hope not. I’ve been following him on FB for the past two years and knew of his health issues with cancer. What I did not know was that it wasn’t recent. He’s been at war with it since 2015. During that time he’s still found the energy to write three books.
A good look at the history and cultural forces shaping the debate on The Bears Ears. We meet many characters that personify the myth of the West. Glad I bought it. I drove through Bluff, Utah in 2007 on my way to visit Mesa Verde. I need to return now. Thanks David Roberts for planting the seed.
One can’t help but wonder if it’s his last book. I hope not. I’ve been following him on FB for the past two years and knew of his health issues with cancer. What I did not know was that it wasn’t recent. He’s been at war with it since 2015. During that time he’s still found the energy to write three books.
A good look at the history and cultural forces shaping the debate on The Bears Ears. We meet many characters that personify the myth of the West. Glad I bought it. I drove through Bluff, Utah in 2007 on my way to visit Mesa Verde. I need to return now. Thanks David Roberts for planting the seed.