Paul Brooks (author)
American writer and environmentalist
About Paul Brooks (author)
Lived 1909 – 1998 (aged 88–89). Paul Brooks (author) was a writer, opinion journalist, editor and ecologist.
Paul Brooks (1909–1998) was a nature writer, book editor, and environmentalist.
Brooks received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University in 1931, where he was the editor of the Harvard Lampoon. Paul Brooks suggested the title Silent Spring for Rachel Carson's famous book.
In 1965 Brooks won the John Burroughs Medal for his 1964 book Roadless Area.
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Who was Paul Brooks (author)?
American writer and environmentalist
When was Paul Brooks (author) born?
Paul Brooks (author) was born in 1909.
When did Paul Brooks (author) die?
Paul Brooks (author) died on 6 December 1998.
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Paul Brooks (author) was a writer, opinion journalist, editor and ecologist.
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