Review: "The Beasts of the East" explores the ecological recovery of America's eastern wilderness
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Summary
A review of Andrew Moore's book "The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America's Eastern Wilderness," which explores the historical loss of wildlife like elk, bison, wolves, and cougars in the eastern United States, and highlights modern conservation efforts to restore these species to their native landscapes. The review gives the book a 4.25/5 rating and positions it as a celebration of ecological recovery.
Key quotes
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Before skyscrapers and smokestacks rose across the eastern U.S., elk, bison, wolves, and cougars roamed.
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