{"product_id":"9781593761288","title":"Vanishing America: In Pursuit of Our Elusive Landscapes","description":"\u003cbr\u003eThe rich American landscape, both natural and cultural, is being threatened and in some cases wiped away completely. \u003ci\u003ePreservation\u003c\/i\u003e Editor-at-Large James Conaway takes to the road in \u003ci\u003eVanishing America\u003c\/i\u003e, exploring the places, people, and traditions that have helped to shape our national identity.\u003cp\u003ePart personal narrative and part travelogue, his journey offers a smart and informative account from across the country. From D.C’s National Cathedral to a deserted cabin in Big Sur, from dinosaur bones in New Mexico’s Bisti Badlands to the weatherworn façade of New Orleans, along the way Conaway meets cowboys, hippies, real estate developers, and many others whose stories weave into a national identity at once created, disappearing, destroyed, and continually redefined. Many of the best reflections of what the country once stood for lie around us abused, exploited, or ignored. How do we resolve the notion of preservation within a culture so dependent on growth and prosperity?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith wit and acute urgency, Conaway reminds us that every bit of property, historic landmark, and distinct community, is vulnerable. These essays serve as a lament for what’s being lost, a prompt for what we still have to preserve, and a celebration of our nation’s unique characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Counterpoint Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055718547696,"sku":"9781593761288","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781593761288_p0.jpg?v=1763809923","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781593761288","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}