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

The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan is a gripping and unforgettable account of the worst forest fire in American history, told with unstoppable dramatic force.

This New York Times Bestseller and Amazon Best Book of the Year takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the struggles of overmatched rangers against an implacable fire, set against the larger backdrop of outsize president Teddy Roosevelt and his chief forester, Gifford Pinchot.

With a touching humanity, Egan pays respectful attention to Roosevelt's great dream of conservation and of an America "for the little man." This essential book is a must-read for any Green bookshelf and will leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the power of nature and the importance of preserving our national treasures.