Book · 2009 · History
The Big Burn
Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America
Why people recommend it
The Big Burn by Timothy Egan is a historical nonfiction account of the massive 1910 wildfire that devastated millions of acres across the American Northwest, alongside the formation of the United States Forest Service under Teddy Roosevelt. On The Joe Rogan Experience during episode 1001 with guest Mike Baker, released on August 21, 2017, Baker brought up the historical publication during a conversation touching upon forest fires and conservation efforts. Baker told the host and listeners that he had read the text and described it as a really good book, explicitly suggesting it to anyone in the audience who might be looking for a compelling historical read. He briefly summarized the premise for the listeners, explaining that the narrative centered primarily on the catastrophic forest fire that took place mostly in Idaho and the early days of government-led wilderness management. The recommendation added depth to the show's dialogue regarding environmental history, disaster response, and the enduring legacy of early conservation policies.
Who recommended it
- Mike Baker Recommended
Mike Baker — 1 mention
“I've read a really good book called the big burn if anybody's looking for a book to pick up and read it's about in this massive forest fire that took place mostly in Idaho”