The Dune Country

"The Dune Country" by Earl H. Reed is a classic work on the natural history and ecology of the Indiana Dunes, a unique region located along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Reed's poetic descriptions and vivid imagery capture the dunes' beauty and majesty while highlighting the threats facing them, including commercial development and pollution. The book's advocacy for conservation was instrumental in creating the Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.