Nonfiction
242 pages
5 Stars
I knew the Europeans changed the land when they arrived, and
not always for the good, but this is the first time I've read such a detailed
book as to how and why they made the changes. And how those changed affected
the land, the flora, the fauna, and those people living on it.
Yes, I suppose it might be a little dry here and there for
those who are more interested in fantasy than history. I read it because I
found the book in a box of books, and it looked interesting. I was not
disappointed. This is a book that will go back on the shelf, and be pulled out
often as reference, or just to reread again.
Truly, I'd like to find a book like this about how the
Europeans changed the Pacific Northwest and Inland Empire. I imagine in much
the same way, but it would be nice to know.
My biggest complaint (and almost gave 4 stars instead of 5
because of it) was the use of endnotes. I hate endnotes. There is no reason perfectly
good footnotes could not have been used.
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