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Title: The Holy Earth
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Holy Earth" by L. H. Bailey is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores humanity's relationship with the earth, arguing for a profound respect and responsibility toward nature as a sacred entity. Bailey delves into themes of environmental ethics, agriculture, and the moral obligations individuals have in their use of natural resources. The opening of the book sets the tone by presenting the idea that the earth is not merely a resource to be exploited, but a living, sacred entity deserving of conscious stewardship. It begins by quoting the biblical phrase about the creation of the heavens and the earth, establishing a framework for the discussion that ties humanity's existence to divine purpose. Bailey emphasizes the importance of recognizing our responsibilities to the earth and suggests the need for a spiritual connection with nature. He critiques humanity's destructive habits and juxtaposes the urgency for sustainable practices with the simple, yet profound goodness of nature that must be appreciated and preserved. Through this lens, the author aims to inspire readers to rethink their interactions with the natural world, laying the groundwork for a broader exploration of these themes throughout the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954
EBook No.: 33178
Published: Jul 15, 2010
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Country life
Subject: Nature
Subject: Natural resources
Subject: Earth (Planet)
Subject: Conservation of natural resources
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Holy Earth
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Asad Razzaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "The Holy Earth" by L. H. Bailey is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores humanity's relationship with the earth, arguing for a profound respect and responsibility toward nature as a sacred entity. Bailey delves into themes of environmental ethics, agriculture, and the moral obligations individuals have in their use of natural resources. The opening of the book sets the tone by presenting the idea that the earth is not merely a resource to be exploited, but a living, sacred entity deserving of conscious stewardship. It begins by quoting the biblical phrase about the creation of the heavens and the earth, establishing a framework for the discussion that ties humanity's existence to divine purpose. Bailey emphasizes the importance of recognizing our responsibilities to the earth and suggests the need for a spiritual connection with nature. He critiques humanity's destructive habits and juxtaposes the urgency for sustainable practices with the simple, yet profound goodness of nature that must be appreciated and preserved. Through this lens, the author aims to inspire readers to rethink their interactions with the natural world, laying the groundwork for a broader exploration of these themes throughout the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954
EBook No.: 33178
Published: Jul 15, 2010
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Country life
Subject: Nature
Subject: Natural resources
Subject: Earth (Planet)
Subject: Conservation of natural resources
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.