Vanishing America
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A cross-country travelogue of some of America's most threatened lands and institutions identifies the people, places, and traditions that are being challenged by social and physical changes, in an account that addresses the dilemma of cultural preservation in a country that has become dependent on growth and prosperity.
Historic preservationLandscape protectionDescription and travelTravelLocal HistoryProtectionCultural propertyAmerican National characteristicsSocial conditionsLandscape changesLandscapesCultural property, protection