ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Poet and essayist, Rae Marie Taylor migrates between Quebec’s wooded landscape and the high, dry Rocky Mountain/Río Grande corridor, bearing witness to the complex interactions of habitat and culture. She has produced the Spoken Word CD, Black Grace, performed in poetry festivals, and starred in one-woman shows. Most recently, her work was published in the anthology The Return of the River.
THE LAND Summary
The Land: Our Gift and Wild Hope explores land development and the threats it poses on wildlife and people of the American Southwest, their homes and cultures. Simultaneously it reveals a vigorous hope found among those collaborating in sustainable approaches. In celebration of the earth’s gradual renewal, these essays bring to light the New West's use of local traditions, innovative ranching and restoration practices, and scientific insights affirming the importance of earth-based values.
CIPA EVVY
2014 Merit Award
Literary NonFiction
Enhanced eBook with Audio
New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards
2013 Finalist
ENVIRONMENT
New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards
2013 Finalist
FIRST BOOK
RAE MARIE TAYLOR