Discover the Fierce, Forgotten Heroine of American Conservation We know the names of the great environmentalists-Muir, Thoreau, Carson. But what about the wealthy, uncompromising New York socialite who single-handedly exposed corruption in the conservation establishment and created the world's first sanctuary for birds of prey? This is the untold story of Rosalie Edge, a woman who traded a life of privilege for a brutal, unrelenting fight for the natural world.The Shocking Truth: Learn how Edge took on the National Audubon Society, exposing their complicity with corporate interests and forcing a revolution from within.A Radical Act of Defiance: Witness the moment she transformed a killing field into a living legacy, creating Hawk Mountain-the world's first sanctuary for hawks.An Enduring Legacy: Explore how her relentless, take-no-prisoners approach to activism remains a powerful blueprint for change in our own time. In a world that prefers polite consensus, Rosalie Edge was a force of nature who proved that courage is not always found in compromise, but in an unwavering commitment to the truth. Her story is a powerful and inspiring call to arms for anyone who believes that one person can change the world.
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