Flight Maps explores in five compact chapters the interaction between Americans and nature. The text begins with the story of the extermination of the Passenger Pigeon and the early unrealistic view of the inexhaustibility of nature.
It then discusses the founding of the Audubon Society and its campaigns against the use of stuffed bird material in women's hats in the 1890s.
A special chapter is dedicated to the plastic pink flamingo, a symbol of artificiality and kitsch, which provides insight into the complex relationship with nature.
The book concludes with an analysis of the Baby Boom generation, the influence of The Nature Company, television series such as Northern Exposure and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and the popularity of sport utility vehicles. This illustrates the American desire for meaningful but often artificial connections with nature.
Flight Maps is a sharp and reflective analysis of the American approach to nature and offers valuable insights for anyone interested in environmental history and culture.
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