The Great American Wolf (Paperback)

by Bruce Hampton (Author) "At Custer, South Dakota, on a crisp, late October afternoon in 1920, sunlight streamed across a crowd of ranchers and townsfolk gathered to witness a..." (more)
Key Phrases: North America, Biological Survey, United States (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
YA. No other animal on this continent has been so maligned or targeted for destruction. Hampton presents a well-researched account of an organized program, from the 1890s to the present, to eliminate wolves. Native Americans hold the animals in high esteem, and the author presents a wonderful chapter on their beliefs, stories, myths, and feelings about them. An ecological and evolutionary history of the species is also included. With an excellent index, bibliography, and listing of source notes, this book provides an interesting slice of American history and sociology?a look at a culture's attitudes about one particular creature.?Rebecca Burgee, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Library Journal
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in wolves and a corresponding change in public sentiment regarding them. Once feared as a dangerous predator who kills for the joy of killing, the wolf is now respected as a highly intelligent animal whose culture closely resembles that of humans. Both of these books aim to foster a new understanding of wolves by dispelling the negative myths and widespread misunderstanding that have given them an undeservedly bad reputation. In The Sawtooth Wolves, wildlife cinematographer Dutcher uses outstanding photography to convey his message. In a unique project, Dutcher and his crew lived in a wolf colony in Idaho for six years-an arrangement that allowed photographers and scientists to observe wolves engaged in their daily lives, something rarely seen by humans. Although the wolves in this project were not tame, they were comfortable with their human companions and interacted with them, resulting in this unique look at the species. Wildlife biologist Hampton's The Great American Wolf is a scholarly history, tracing humankind's 400-year interaction with wolves in North America from their near extinction to their reintroduction into Yellowstone. The social structure of a wolf pack bears a striking resemblance to human society, and Hampton introduces his readers to well-known wolves with unique personalities. These two titles complement each other well and would appeal to wolf enthusiasts and those interested in animal behavior. Both are recommended.
Deborah Emerson, Monroe Community Coll. Lib., Rochester, N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Holt Paperbacks (November 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805055282
• ISBN-13: 978-0805055283
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
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