In 1973, the United States Congress came together with bipartisan
support to create and pass a bold and visionary act--one of protection,
preservation, and promise. For the past fifty years, this promise, the
Endangered Species Act, has ensured that the most threatened and
vulnerable species and their habitats are protected. From the stellar
sea lion to the ivory-billed woodpecker, from the steelhead trout to the
red wolf--this landmark act has worked to preserve the wild beauty that
surrounds and sustains us.
In A Wild Promise, acclaimed artist Allen Crawford beautifully
illustrates over 80 animals that embody the spirit, legacy, and
commitment of the Endangered Species Act. In his trademark inventive
style, Crawford's full-color illustrations and illuminated text create a
vibrant tapestry of our nation's habitats--oceans, mountains, deserts,
wetlands, prairies, forests--and the varied species that call these
places home. With a powerful and moving introduction by award-winning
writer and conservationist, Terry Tempest Williams, A Wild Promise
brings critical urgency and inspiration, lending voice and spirit to all
Endangered Species. A one-of-a-kind work that's visually delightful and
inspiring throughout, A Wild Promise is a celebration of conservation,
commitment, and compassion--a clarion call to continue to embrace,
engage, and act in ways that preserve and protect our living world.
