Martin, Justin

"On September 17, 1862, the United States was on the brink, facing a permanent split into two separate nations. America's very future hung on the outcome of a single battle--and the result reverberates to this day"--Amazon.

Chronicles the life of Frederick Law Olmsted, the man responsible for the design of New York's Central Park, describing his impact on America's physical and political landscapes, and discussing his efforts to help preserve Yosemite, Niagara Falls, and other places.

Tells the life story of consumer advocate and politician Ralph Nader, covering such topics as his childhood in Connecticut, his campaign against the Corvair, and his battle with Al Gore during the 2000 presidential election.