Reviews for Ornamental Tropical Shrubs

The average rating for Ornamental Tropical Shrubs based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-07-13 00:00:00 Fahim Ansari Reading some of the reviews, I wonder did these people actually read this book? Despite that this book includes one of my favorite quotes as an ecologist, considering Leopold's reputation as a conservationist, much of this book is kind of horrifying. It includes basically a log of all the wildlife he slaughters including a list of the entrails and body parts of a herd of deer they kill. I suppose a hunter might find it interesting but owing to Leopold's reputation, it's hard to take. People have to stop romanticizing him and try to really understand what he was all about. He was first and foremost, a hunter and consumer of nature. He was secondly, a conservationist. Over time, he abandoned his, what I feel and is obvious in this book, excessive hunting practices, but still, he was no John Muir! Don't read this book thinking it's another "Sand County Almanac" because it's not. While he bemoans the ignorance of the average citizen regarding ecology, he's also blowing away and trapping wildlife with great bliss. He doesn't seem to have any problem that what he says in this book and does appears to be completely contradictory. I tried to appreciate it more for its historical value but still, had a hard time getting through it.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-04-30 00:00:00 W. Joe Lyon I haven't ever read Sand Country Almanac but I will now. Round River was like meeting a fellow hiker on the trail, like having your morning coffee with you grandfather, and maybe like buying your new fishing rod. I like Aldo Leopold, and it's clear to see why so many become conservationists after reading his work. He speaks plainly and without "fluff" about the world around us. Leopold does not need to cite countless papers and journals, because he reflects solely upon his own life experiences. His family has done this world a blessing by publishing this book. I feel less alone in how I feel and think about conservation and ecology, because this grand old man felt the same way.