Squatters, Poachers, Thieves, and the Hidden History of American Conservation

A Groundbreaking New History of American Conservation

Squatters, Poachers, Thieves, and the Hidden History of American Conservation is a groundbreaking new history of American conservation that challenges the prevailing narrative of wilderness preservation. The book argues that the conservation movement was not born out of a love of nature, but out of a desire to control land and resources. The book tells the story of how squatters, poachers, and thieves played a key role in shaping the American landscape.

Crimes against Nature: Squatters, Poachers, Thieves, and the Hidden History of American Conservation

by Karl Jacoby

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11057 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	517 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	131 pages
Item Weight	:	6.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	6.1 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches

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Squatters were the first people to settle on land that was not their own. They often lived in poverty and were seen as a threat to the established Free Download. However, squatters also played a vital role in the development of the American frontier. They cleared land, built homes and businesses, and created communities. In many cases, squatters were the first to recognize the value of natural resources and they often fought to protect them from exploitation.

Poachers were people who hunted or fished without permission. They were often seen as criminals, but they also played a role in the development of American conservation. Poachers provided food for their families and communities, and they also helped to keep wildlife populations healthy by culling sick and weak animals. In some cases, poachers were the first to sound the alarm about environmental problems, such as pollution and habitat loss.

Thieves stole land and resources from the government and from Native Americans. They often used violence and intimidation to get what they wanted. However, thieves also played a role in the development of American conservation. They helped to break up large estates and they made land available to small farmers and homesteaders. In some cases, thieves were the first to protect natural resources from development.

Squatters, poachers, and thieves were often seen as outlaws and criminals. However, they also played a vital role in the development of American conservation. They helped to create the American landscape, they provided food for their families and communities, and they helped to protect natural resources from exploitation. The story of American conservation is not just a story of wilderness preservation. It is also a story of squatters, poachers, and thieves.

Reviews

"A groundbreaking new history of American conservation that challenges the prevailing narrative of wilderness preservation. Squatters, Poachers, Thieves, and the Hidden History of American Conservation is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the environment." - William Cronon, author of Nature's Metropolis

"A fascinating and thought-provoking book that sheds new light on the history of American conservation. Squatters, Poachers, Thieves, and the Hidden History of American Conservation is a major contribution to the field." - Karl Jacoby, author of Crimes Against Nature

"A well-written and engaging book that is sure to spark debate. Squatters, Poachers, Thieves, and the Hidden History of American Conservation is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the environment." - Richard White, author of The Middle Ground

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Crimes against Nature: Squatters, Poachers, Thieves, and the Hidden History of American Conservation

by Karl Jacoby

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11057 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	517 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	131 pages
Item Weight	:	6.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	6.1 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches

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