<DIV>&ldquo;To Love the Wind and the Rain&rdquo; is a groundbreaking and vivid analysis of the relationship between African Americans and the environment in U.S. history. It focuses on three major themes: African Americans in the rural environment, African Americans in the urban and suburban environments, and African Americans and the notion of environmental justice.&nbsp; Meticulously researched, the essays cover subjects including slavery, hunting, gardening, religion, the turpentine industry, outdoor recreation, women, and politics. &ldquo;To Love the Wind and the Rain&rdquo; will serve as an excellent foundation for future studies in African American environmental history.</DIV>