Settling the Pacific
It’s an amazing story. How did the settlers cover the vast distances, carry enough food and water, establish food plants in their new lands, and grow to be (in many…
Read moreHawaii and Bounty
Going back to Hawaii was a wonderful experience. Trouble is that I had such a fine time with new and old friends that I had less time than I had…
Read moreThinking through Pollan’s Farmer in Chief: The Title
Given the rest of his article, I assume that Pollan intends his presumptive title for the President of the United States–farmer in chief–to contrast with the traditional role of Commander…
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