Waterfall

Nature and Culture

By: Brian Hudson

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Paperback | 1 June 2012

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From Niagara Falls in the United States to Angel Falls in Venezuela, Victoria Falls in Africa, and Hannoki Falls in Japan, waterfalls provide some of the world's loveliest panoramas. With their glistening spray and deafening roar, these astonishing natural wonders attract hordes of people each year who seek out, with cameras in hand, these terrifying and sublime examples of natural beauty.

While waterfalls have often been considered in terms of their picturesque qualities, their rich cultural background has been neglected. In Waterfall, Brian Hudson portrays these marvels in a new light. He explores the many myths and legends waterfalls have inspired in cultures ranging from Native American to Celtic and Indian, and how they have been depicted in art, literature, film, and music. He also examines their influence on architecture and landscape design, as manmade waterfalls begin to be a staple of parks, gardens, and backyard landscaping. Hudson also discusses the ecology of waterfalls and the conflict that arises from their importance as both a source of hydroelectric power and tourist attractions in many countries. As erosion takes its own toll, the additional environmental impacts of human exploitation could be devastating. A superb addition to the library of any nature lover, this beautifully illustrated book provides a fascinating look at the history and value of these stunning cascades of water.

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'An evocative, well-researched, beautifully illustrated and many-layered exploration of one of our planet's most compelling natural wonders.' - Margaret Drabble 'At last, a series of books on the earth for lay people that combine authoritative, succinct and entertaining narrative with magnificent illustrations. The Earth series will make us marvel anew at the diversity and astounding beauty of the world around us. Each book will take popular understanding of the earth to a new level. No one seriously interested in the future of our planet should be without them.' - Brian M. Fagan, author of The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations 'Waterfall is that rare book on nature, learned and beautifully illustrated, encyclopaedic in detail and sweeping in historical, aesthetic and applied coverage. It is a must for the shelf of every nature lover's library.' - Yi-Fu Tuan, author of Space and Place

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Non-Fiction Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning Earth Sciences Hydrology & The Hydrosphere Limnology & Freshwater Nature & The Natural World The Earth & Natural History in General Arts & Entertainment Art Treatments & Subjects Wildlife in General Wildlife & Aquatic Creatures Freshwater Life

Preface	p. 7
Waterfall Lovers and Waterfalling	p. 9
Waterfalls: Birth, Life and Death	p. 17
The Allure of Waterfalls	p. 49
The Beautiful, the Sublime and the Picturesque	p. 63
Waterfalls of Passion, Fountains of Love	p. 77
Paradise and the Hereafter	p. 89
Waterfalls and the Creative Mind: Literature and Art	p. 97
Waterfalls and the Creative Mind: New Directions	p. 127
The Designed Landscape	p. 147
Power and Human Settlements	p. 165
Waterfalls and Tourism	p. 183
Waterfalls Lost, Despoiled and Threatened	p. 213
Notable Waterfalls	p. 222
References	p. 226
Select Bibliography	p. 235
Associations and websites	p. 238
Acknowledgements	p. 240
Photo Acknowledgements	p. 241
Index	p. 243
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