American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West

American Wolf is a gripping true story of O-Six, a celebrated Yellowstone wolf, and her journey from birth to fame and back again.

This book takes readers on an unforgettable adventure through the Rockies, highlighting the battle between conservationists and hunters, ranchers and politicians, as they fight for control of the park's stunningly beautiful Lamar Valley.

With novelistic detail, Nate Blakeslee tells the story of O-Six, a kind and merciful leader, fiercely intelligent fighter, and doting mother who becomes an internet sensation and beloved by wolf watchers worldwide.

But as she raises her pups and protects her pack, O-Six faces challenges on all fronts, from hunters to cattle ranchers to other Yellowstone wolves vying for control of the park's landscapes.

This multigenerational saga of hardship and triumph is a must-read for anyone interested in the ongoing cultural clash in the West between those fighting for a vanishing way of life and those committed to restoring one of America's most iconic landscapes.