Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in America

Wild Ones is a thought-provoking and deeply moving exploration of the relationship between humans and wild animals in America.

With propulsive curiosity and searing wit, journalist Jon Mooallem delves into the cultural history of people and wild creatures, from Thomas Jefferson's celebrations of early abundance to the turn-of-the-last-century origins of the teddy bear.

Through vivid storytelling and incisive reporting, Mooallem reveals the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect endangered species and the eccentric ways in which people have tried to save them.

This book will leave you both heartbroken and inspired to take action.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable read!