Today in History: George Perkins Marsh
Today in History–September 30–the Library of Congress features Congressman George Perkins Marsh, who delivered a speech on agricultural conditions in New England on this day in 1847 that recognized the capacity for environmental destruction and advocated for resource management and restoration. Find out more by reviewing the Today in History section and reviewing the resources below.
George P. Marsh address delivered before the Agricultural society of Rutland County, Sept. 30, 1847
Man and nature; or, Physical geography as modified by human action by George P. Marsh 1864
Historical newspaper coverage of George P. Marsh
The First Smithsonian Collection: European Engravings of George Perkins Marsh & the Role of Prints in the National Museum streaming webcast
Environmental Science Projects-Science Tracer Bullet
Environment-related interviews (audio recordings)
More conservation & environment primary source collections & teaching resources