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The Lost Rainforests of Britain

by Guy Shrubsole ...

WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2023 The Sunday Times Science Book of the Year As seen on Countryfile‘If anyone was born to save Britain’s rainforests, it was Guy Shrubsole’ Sunday TimesShortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society Literary PrizeTemperate rainforest may once have covered up to one-fifth of Britain, inspiring Celtic druids, ... ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2023 The Sunday Times Science Book of the Year As seen on Countryfile‘If anyone was born to save Britain’s rainforests, it was Guy Shrubsole’ Sunday TimesShortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society Literary PrizeTemperate rainforest may once have covered up to one-fifth of Britain, inspiring Celtic druids, ...
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A Really Short History of Nearly Everything

by Bill Bryson ...

The extraordinary Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science in this book about basically everything.Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet to the dawn of ... Read more

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The extraordinary Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science in this book about basically everything.Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet to the dawn of
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How To Change Everything

by Naomi Klein, Rebecca Stefoff ...

'Naomi Klein's work has always moved and guided me. She is the great chronicler of our age of climate emergency, an inspirer of generations' - GRETA THUNBERGThe first book for younger readers by internationally bestselling social activist Naomi Klein: the most authoritative and inspiring book on climate change for young people yet.Warming seas. Superstorms. Fires in the Amazon. The effects of ... Read more

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'Naomi Klein's work has always moved and guided me. She is the great chronicler of our age of climate emergency, an inspirer of generations' - GRETA THUNBERGThe first book for younger readers by internationally bestselling social activist Naomi Klein: the most authoritative and inspiring book on climate change for young people yet.Warming seas. Superstorms. Fires in the Amazon. The effects of
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Animal Life of the British Isles

A Pocket Guide to the Mammals, Reptiles and Batrachians of Wayside and Woodland (Illustrations)

by Edward Step, W. J. Stokoe ...

Series series The Wayside and Woodland Series
Example in this ebookApart from the birds and the fishes, the vertebrates or backboned animals of the British Islands constitute a very select group. Within the historical period several former notable members of that company have ceased to be represented in the freedom of nature in this country, and their forms can be studied only in museums and zoological gardens. Although we have to regret the ... Read more

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Example in this ebookApart from the birds and the fishes, the vertebrates or backboned animals of the British Islands constitute a very select group. Within the historical period several former notable members of that company have ceased to be represented in the freedom of nature in this country, and their forms can be studied only in museums and zoological gardens. Although we have to regret the
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Walden

by Henry David Thoreau ...

Publicada en 1854, "Walden" es más que un diario que narra algunos hechos de la vida de Henry David Thoreau mientras vivió aislado del mundo; es un compendio de filosofía, de pensamientos y de meditaciones que nos muestra a un hombre preocupado por su entorno y por la sociedad de la que forma parte (aunque se aparte de ella).En 1845 Thoreau abandona Concord y se instala en la cabaña que ha ... Read more

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Publicada en 1854, "Walden" es más que un diario que narra algunos hechos de la vida de Henry David Thoreau mientras vivió aislado del mundo; es un compendio de filosofía, de pensamientos y de meditaciones que nos muestra a un hombre preocupado por su entorno y por la sociedad de la que forma parte (aunque se aparte de ella).En 1845 Thoreau abandona Concord y se instala en la cabaña que ha
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Floating Friends Forever

At the Aquarium - preschool learning to read activity book for ages 3-7

by Florence Ramorobi ...

Series Book 1 - The Milan Series
Six-year-old Milan is on a visit to the Aquarium which is another of her favorite places to see animals. She loves to spend time fascinated by their looks and holds secret conversations with them.She chats with Orca who tells her things no one ever told her before. Then she goes to visit Seal and finds out the secret of what this animal is afraid of. By the time she finds out the secrets of the ... Read more

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Six-year-old Milan is on a visit to the Aquarium which is another of her favorite places to see animals. She loves to spend time fascinated by their looks and holds secret conversations with them.She chats with Orca who tells her things no one ever told her before. Then she goes to visit Seal and finds out the secret of what this animal is afraid of. By the time she finds out the secrets of the
... Read more
The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth

by Rachel Ignotofsky ...

An illustrated tour of our planet's ecosystems both large and small, from reefs, deserts and rainforests to a single drop of water - from the bestselling author of Women in Science.Through exquisite illustrations, maps and infographics, bestselling author Rachel Ignotofsky explains how our planet works, from its incredible ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there to the importance of ... Read more

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An illustrated tour of our planet's ecosystems both large and small, from reefs, deserts and rainforests to a single drop of water - from the bestselling author of Women in Science.Through exquisite illustrations, maps and infographics, bestselling author Rachel Ignotofsky explains how our planet works, from its incredible ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there to the importance of
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Fracture

by Eliza Grizwold ...

Translated by Séverine Weiss ...

Stacey rêve. Cette petite ferme de trois hectares où vit sa famille depuis cent cinquante ans, elle aimerait pouvoir la transmettre en bon état à ses deux enfants, avec toute la ménagerie, âne, chèvres, cochons, poules et lapins. Pour réparer la grange branlante, son salaire d’infirmière divorcée ne suffit pas. Stacey espère. De nombreux habitants de la région dévastée des Appalaches se sont ... Read more

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Stacey rêve. Cette petite ferme de trois hectares où vit sa famille depuis cent cinquante ans, elle aimerait pouvoir la transmettre en bon état à ses deux enfants, avec toute la ménagerie, âne, chèvres, cochons, poules et lapins. Pour réparer la grange branlante, son salaire d’infirmière divorcée ne suffit pas. Stacey espère. De nombreux habitants de la région dévastée des Appalaches se sont
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Kai Dolphin's Voyage

The Greatest Mission

by Kerrie Claire, Scott Huckabay ...

A Warning, a Master Plan, New Friends, Sunken Cities, Toxic Trash Islands, and Music all come together in this eco-friendly adventure that takes a young musical Dolphin on a voyage around the world. Join a determined dolphin on an adventure to save the earth. Learn about cultures around the world and how we can all take responsibility for saving our planet. Grandmother Firefly has a plan. ... Read more

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A Warning, a Master Plan, New Friends, Sunken Cities, Toxic Trash Islands, and Music all come together in this eco-friendly adventure that takes a young musical Dolphin on a voyage around the world. Join a determined dolphin on an adventure to save the earth. Learn about cultures around the world and how we can all take responsibility for saving our planet. Grandmother Firefly has a plan.
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Nothing Lasts Forever : Effects of Change to Ecosystems | Biology Diversity of Life Grade 4 | Children's Biology Books

by Baby Professor ...

Change is constant. It happens regardless of how careful you are in your actions. The same goes in ecosystems. There are events that trigger short-term and/or long-term changes. Some of these events occur naturally while others are man-made. This book will examine the effects of change in different ecosystems. It will categorize changes between beneficial and otherwise. What can you do to help ... Read more

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Change is constant. It happens regardless of how careful you are in your actions. The same goes in ecosystems. There are events that trigger short-term and/or long-term changes. Some of these events occur naturally while others are man-made. This book will examine the effects of change in different ecosystems. It will categorize changes between beneficial and otherwise. What can you do to help
... Read more
Understanding Biomass Energy - Importance of Biofuels | Biomass Energy for Kids | Children's Ecology Books

by Baby Professor ...

Learn to define biofuels, and with that knowledge, slowly appreciate their importance. This book will discuss how biofuels are more effective because they are produced through biological processes. Fossil fuels, which are commonly used today, are results of geological processes. Read and discover how the world works with one fact at a time. Grab a copy today. ... Read more

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Learn to define biofuels, and with that knowledge, slowly appreciate their importance. This book will discuss how biofuels are more effective because they are produced through biological processes. Fossil fuels, which are commonly used today, are results of geological processes. Read and discover how the world works with one fact at a time. Grab a copy today.
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¿Se extinguirá la humanidad antes de mil años?

by Domingo Vicentes ...

Un exhaustivo y completo análisis, a la angustiosa premonición sobre los más formidables factores de riesgo, que pueden conducir al eventual colapso de la raza humana en este planeta, dados los peligros de origen natural, o aquellos provocados por el mismo ser humano, y también los que han surgido por variadas morbilidades, que han incidido severamente en la salud de las personas en los últimos ... Read more

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Un exhaustivo y completo análisis, a la angustiosa premonición sobre los más formidables factores de riesgo, que pueden conducir al eventual colapso de la raza humana en este planeta, dados los peligros de origen natural, o aquellos provocados por el mismo ser humano, y también los que han surgido por variadas morbilidades, que han incidido severamente en la salud de las personas en los últimos
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The Making of the Grand Canyon

by Mary Jo Nickum ...

Grand Canyon attracts the attention of the world for many reasons, but perhaps its greatest significance lies in the geologic record that is so beautifully preserved and exposed here. The rocks at Grand Canyon are not inherently unique; similar rocks are found throughout the world. What is unique about the geologic record at Grand Canyon is the great variety of rocks present, the clarity with ... Read more

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Grand Canyon attracts the attention of the world for many reasons, but perhaps its greatest significance lies in the geologic record that is so beautifully preserved and exposed here. The rocks at Grand Canyon are not inherently unique; similar rocks are found throughout the world. What is unique about the geologic record at Grand Canyon is the great variety of rocks present, the clarity with
... Read more
有一種田野報告叫植物獵人

by 洪信介 ...

Series Book 47 - 綠蠹魚Read It!
我走進雨林的門票，從來就不是文憑，而是身體。我願意把整個人生都獻給植物。願意到世界想阻止，也阻止不了。這是一本什麼樣的書？是小說，是散文，是自傳，是工作日誌，是田野記錄，是科研筆記，也是一名植物獵人一段長時間與森林、與自己相處之後留下來的刻痕。從索羅門群島的火山雨林，到蘭嶼的濕熱海風，再回到台灣的山林現場──他在採集標本，也在採集自己。儘管只有高中肄業，他卻與一群博士專家們工作，被同事稱為「介神」。很多植物學家想做卻做不到的事，他通通包辦了：他能輕鬆地從一棵樹跳到另一棵樹，眼睛像掃描機般，能一眼辨識出植物的種類狀態。他在山巔水涯採集瀕臨絕種的植物，讓那些可能將消失的物種，有了重生並被記得的機會。阿改就這樣「被植物牽著走」，在一座一座島上，一次又一次，把自己活成某種介於職業、情感、執念與行為藝術之間的東西。這本書裡的... ... Read more

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我走進雨林的門票，從來就不是文憑，而是身體。我願意把整個人生都獻給植物。願意到世界想阻止，也阻止不了。這是一本什麼樣的書？是小說，是散文，是自傳，是工作日誌，是田野記錄，是科研筆記，也是一名植物獵人一段長時間與森林、與自己相處之後留下來的刻痕。從索羅門群島的火山雨林，到蘭嶼的濕熱海風，再回到台灣的山林現場──他在採集標本，也在採集自己。儘管只有高中肄業，他卻與一群博士專家們工作，被同事稱為「介神」。很多植物學家想做卻做不到的事，他通通包辦了：他能輕鬆地從一棵樹跳到另一棵樹，眼睛像掃描機般，能一眼辨識出植物的種類狀態。他在山巔水涯採集瀕臨絕種的植物，讓那些可能將消失的物種，有了重生並被記得的機會。阿改就這樣「被植物牽著走」，在一座一座島上，一次又一次，把自己活成某種介於職業、情感、執念與行為藝術之間的東西。這本書裡的...
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The Ecosystemic Decision

An ethical way of managing risks

by Rita Carrizo ...

"The human brain is neutral, it does not distinguish between right and wrong, ethical and non-ethical behaviour. It only learns and optimizes whatever is repeated" Talking about risks implies talking about decisions, those we do make and those we don't. Learning how to manage those risks requires considering the decision content and, fundamentally, understanding what drives us to "make" a decision ... Read more

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"The human brain is neutral, it does not distinguish between right and wrong, ethical and non-ethical behaviour. It only learns and optimizes whatever is repeated" Talking about risks implies talking about decisions, those we do make and those we don't. Learning how to manage those risks requires considering the decision content and, fundamentally, understanding what drives us to "make" a decision
... Read more
Wildfire

The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire

by Ferin Davis Anderson, Stephanie Sammartino McPherson ...

"Fire is part of nature. It's just like the rain, the sunrise each day. It's a natural occurrence, a part of nature necessary to complete lifecycles of different plants and animals." –John Waconda, director of the Nature Conservancy's Indigenous Partnerships Program"Every time you put a fire out, you're just postponing it. You just increase the actual fuel load that is out there, so when it does ... Read more

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"Fire is part of nature. It's just like the rain, the sunrise each day. It's a natural occurrence, a part of nature necessary to complete lifecycles of different plants and animals." –John Waconda, director of the Nature Conservancy's Indigenous Partnerships Program"Every time you put a fire out, you're just postponing it. You just increase the actual fuel load that is out there, so when it does
... Read more
Renewable Energy

by Philip Ryan ...

We have come along way in developing societies that have electricity and the power necessary to fuel vehicles and for industry to be successful. All of these efforts though rely upon the use of energy source that comes from fossil fuels. They are found in the ground and have to be processed in order for us to have that fuel and that electricity. They are known as coal, natural gas, and fuel. We ... Read more

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We have come along way in developing societies that have electricity and the power necessary to fuel vehicles and for industry to be successful. All of these efforts though rely upon the use of energy source that comes from fossil fuels. They are found in the ground and have to be processed in order for us to have that fuel and that electricity. They are known as coal, natural gas, and fuel. We
... Read more
Jessica's Field

by J. Bailey ...

Everyone has a special place, a spot where they feel comfortable and happy. When she wasn’t outside under her tree, by her pond, at the beach, by her stream, or in her garden, Jessica loved being near her field.As she enjoyed one lovely morning on its edge, Jessica wondered, “What does a field do?”Playing, imagining, and exploring around her field, Jessica sets out to find out what just makes her ... Read more

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Everyone has a special place, a spot where they feel comfortable and happy. When she wasn’t outside under her tree, by her pond, at the beach, by her stream, or in her garden, Jessica loved being near her field.As she enjoyed one lovely morning on its edge, Jessica wondered, “What does a field do?”Playing, imagining, and exploring around her field, Jessica sets out to find out what just makes her
... Read more
Kiwi Aardvark looks at Climate Science

Temperature average • winter • summer

by Kiwi Aardvark ...

A general introduction to Climate Science.Looks at the temperatures that people experience.Looks at the average temperature.Looks at the winter temperature.Looks at the summer temperature.Looks at the temperature difference between winter and summer. ... Read more

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A general introduction to Climate Science.Looks at the temperatures that people experience.Looks at the average temperature.Looks at the winter temperature.Looks at the summer temperature.Looks at the temperature difference between winter and summer.
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12歲之前一定要學：6思考未來&實現夢想

by 花丸學習會 ...

Translated by 李彥樺 ...

Series series 廣泛閱讀
★漫畫故事＋情境學習＋專業指導＋動腦解題＝生涯藍圖追夢指南★書中收錄〈打造共學家庭的家長手冊〉，親子共學不困難！★引導孩子思考自己的未來、了解社會實際的狀況，並且找到人生的目標與方向，成為築夢踏實、獨立自主的大人！　　放學回家的路上……　　貓咪：「要不要來我家玩？」　　松鼠：「對不起，我今天要練鋼琴。」　　貓咪：「松鼠，你好努力練琴哦！」　　松鼠：「我以後想當鋼琴老師，嘿嘿！」　　無尾熊：「貓咪，你決定好以後要當什麼了嗎？」　　貓咪：「我想當漫畫家，或是學校的老師。」　　松鼠：「無尾熊，你呢？」　　無尾熊：「我還沒有決定好要當什麼吔！真是傷腦筋……」成長過程中，難免會像對話中的「無尾熊」一樣有類似的煩惱吧！到了小學高年級至國中階段，人便會開始認真思考種種與「將來」有關的問題：找不到目標與夢想、不知道如何為夢想努力、不明白「認真念書」對人生的意義、不知道現在苦心經營的人際關係往後會產生什麼變 ... Read more

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★漫畫故事＋情境學習＋專業指導＋動腦解題＝生涯藍圖追夢指南★書中收錄〈打造共學家庭的家長手冊〉，親子共學不困難！★引導孩子思考自己的未來、了解社會實際的狀況，並且找到人生的目標與方向，成為築夢踏實、獨立自主的大人！　　放學回家的路上……　　貓咪：「要不要來我家玩？」　　松鼠：「對不起，我今天要練鋼琴。」　　貓咪：「松鼠，你好努力練琴哦！」　　松鼠：「我以後想當鋼琴老師，嘿嘿！」　　無尾熊：「貓咪，你決定好以後要當什麼了嗎？」　　貓咪：「我想當漫畫家，或是學校的老師。」　　松鼠：「無尾熊，你呢？」　　無尾熊：「我還沒有決定好要當什麼吔！真是傷腦筋……」成長過程中，難免會像對話中的「無尾熊」一樣有類似的煩惱吧！到了小學高年級至國中階段，人便會開始認真思考種種與「將來」有關的問題：找不到目標與夢想、不知道如何為夢想努力、不明白「認真念書」對人生的意義、不知道現在苦心經營的人際關係往後會產生什麼變
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Il clima è (già) cambiato

9 buone notizie sul cambiamento climatico

by Stefano Caserini ...

Series series Tascabili
Il riscaldamento globale è la grande questione ambientale di questo secolo. La scienza è chiara: entro pochi decenni, dobbiamo rottamare l'attuale sistema energetico e costruirne uno basato su efficienza facendo con la rapidità necessaria, continuiamo a rinviare e ad accumulare ritardi. È ormai evidente che la paura e il senso di colpa non sono stati efficaci nel motivare le persone, le imprese, ... Read more

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Il riscaldamento globale è la grande questione ambientale di questo secolo. La scienza è chiara: entro pochi decenni, dobbiamo rottamare l'attuale sistema energetico e costruirne uno basato su efficienza facendo con la rapidità necessaria, continuiamo a rinviare e ad accumulare ritardi. È ormai evidente che la paura e il senso di colpa non sono stati efficaci nel motivare le persone, le imprese,
... Read more
Mini, il piccolo pianeta

Illustrazioni di Simone Cimino

by Fabrizio Barontini ...

Series series Carmignani Giovani
MINI è un piccolo immaginario pianeta, abitato dai miniani, che ha però insolite analogie con il nostro bel pianeta Terra e i suoi abitanti… Protagoniste sono due ragazzine, Erika e l’amica Sonia, che si rendono conto dei fatti insoliti che stanno accadendo: eruzioni vulcaniche eccezionali, eventi atmosferici di particolare intensità. Con l’aiuto dello sciamano del Villaggio riescono a capire che ... Read more

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MINI è un piccolo immaginario pianeta, abitato dai miniani, che ha però insolite analogie con il nostro bel pianeta Terra e i suoi abitanti… Protagoniste sono due ragazzine, Erika e l’amica Sonia, che si rendono conto dei fatti insoliti che stanno accadendo: eruzioni vulcaniche eccezionali, eventi atmosferici di particolare intensità. Con l’aiuto dello sciamano del Villaggio riescono a capire che
... Read more
HOW THE WORLD WAS BORN

by Bantu Chauke ...

Title: How The World Was BornEmbark on an awe-inspiring adventure through the history of life on Earth with How The World Was Born. This beautifully illustrated and interactive book takes readers of all ages on an educational journey, from the dark and empty beginnings of the universe to the vibrant, diverse world we know today.Discover how life evolved, starting with tiny single-celled organisms ... Read more

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Title: How The World Was BornEmbark on an awe-inspiring adventure through the history of life on Earth with How The World Was Born. This beautifully illustrated and interactive book takes readers of all ages on an educational journey, from the dark and empty beginnings of the universe to the vibrant, diverse world we know today.Discover how life evolved, starting with tiny single-celled organisms
... Read more
Relire l’altitude

La terre et ses usages Suisse et espaces avoisinants, XIIe-XXIe siècles

by Anne-Lise Head-König, Yann Decorzant, Luigi Lorenzetti ...

Series series Histoire
Lorsqu'il parcourt le Val d’Illiez dans les années 1770, l’artiste genevois Marc-Théodore Bourrit, compagnon d’excursions d’Horace-Bénédict de Saussure, s’émerveille à la vue de cette vallée « embellie de champs et de pâturages [...] dont les flancs ont été cultivés jusqu’à la plus grande hauteur ». Or, rien de tout cela ne subsiste aujourd’hui. Le paysage agraire décrit par Bourrit a disparu : ... Read more

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Lorsqu'il parcourt le Val d’Illiez dans les années 1770, l’artiste genevois Marc-Théodore Bourrit, compagnon d’excursions d’Horace-Bénédict de Saussure, s’émerveille à la vue de cette vallée « embellie de champs et de pâturages [...] dont les flancs ont été cultivés jusqu’à la plus grande hauteur ». Or, rien de tout cela ne subsiste aujourd’hui. Le paysage agraire décrit par Bourrit a disparu :
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