The Tame and the Wild: People and Animals after 1492

The Tame and the Wild is a groundbreaking book that redefines our understanding of the encounter between Europe and the Americas.

By placing wildlife and livestock at the center of the story, Marcy Norton reveals how these encounters transformed societies on both sides of the Atlantic.

The book offers a new history of colonization, one that highlights the crucial role of animals in shaping the modern world. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Norton shows how European strategies and motives for conquest were inseparable from horses, dogs, sheep, cattle, pigs, and chickens.

However, Native peoples' practices around animals proved just as crucial in shaping the world after 1492.

The book explores the ways in which cultures throughout the Caribbean, Amazonia, and Mexico were deeply invested in familiarization, capturing wild animals and turning them into "companion species." The Tame and the Wild is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex history of colonization and its ongoing impact on our world.

With its innovative approach and engaging narratives, this book will change the way you think about the encounter between Europe and the Americas.

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