Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America

The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America

by Timothy Egan

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3337 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	349 pages
Paperback	:	214 pages
Item Weight	:	1.13 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.49 x 11 inches

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The Great Fire of 1910 was one of the most devastating wildfires in American history, burning over 3 million acres and killing more than 80 people. But the fire also had a profound impact on the American conservation movement, and it helped to inspire Teddy Roosevelt to create the National Forest Service.

The fire started on August 20, 1910, in the Clearwater Mountains of Idaho. A lightning strike ignited a tree, and the fire quickly spread, fanned by strong winds. The fire burned for two months, and it eventually reached the outskirts of Spokane, Washington. The city was saved from destruction by a change in the wind direction, but the fire had already caused widespread damage.

The Great Fire of 1910 had a devastating impact on the environment. Millions of acres of forest were destroyed, and the fire also killed a large number of animals. The fire also caused widespread erosion, and it polluted the air and water.

But the fire also had a positive impact. It helped to raise awareness of the importance of conservation, and it led to the creation of the National Forest Service. The National Forest Service was established in 1905, but it was not until after the Great Fire of 1910 that the agency was given the authority to manage the nation's forests and prevent wildfires.

Teddy Roosevelt was a strong advocate for conservation, and he was deeply affected by the Great Fire of 1910. He visited the burned area in 1911, and he was shocked by the devastation that he saw. Roosevelt's experience with the fire helped to convince him of the need to protect the nation's forests, and he worked to strengthen the National Forest Service.

The Great Fire of 1910 was a tragedy, but it also had a positive impact on the American conservation movement. The fire helped to raise awareness of the importance of conservation, and it led to the creation of the National Forest Service. Teddy Roosevelt was a driving force behind the creation of the National Forest Service, and he continued to be a strong advocate for conservation throughout his life.

The Great Fire of 1910 in Pictures

The Great Fire of 1910 was one of the most photographed events in American history. Here are some of the most iconic images from the fire:

The Legacy of the Great Fire of 1910

The Great Fire of 1910 was a tragedy, but it also had a lasting impact on the American conservation movement. The fire helped to raise awareness of the importance of conservation, and it led to the creation of the National Forest Service. The National Forest Service has been responsible for protecting the nation's forests and preventing wildfires for over a century, and it continues to be a vital part of the American conservation movement.

Teddy Roosevelt was a driving force behind the creation of the National Forest Service, and he continued to be a strong advocate for conservation throughout his life. Roosevelt's legacy as a conservationist is still felt today, and he is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the American conservation movement.

The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America

by Timothy Egan

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3337 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	349 pages
Paperback	:	214 pages
Item Weight	:	1.13 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.49 x 11 inches

FREE