A Story That Stands Like a Dam: Glen Canyon and the Struggle for the Soul of the West

For millions of conservationists, Glen Canyon Dam is an act of gross vandalism. For millions of Americans, it was the issue that turned them into conservationists. In annihilating a natural wonder, the dam transformed the environmental movement, making it a nationwide mass movement. Now, Martin dramatically captures this turning point in American history. "A masterful job."--Chicago Tribune.