An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List
Ep. 148: American Prairie Reserve
December 24, 2018
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Bill Kittridge
Context:
Referenced during discussion of the Buffalo Commons concept and why some people felt insulted by the idea. Kittridge articulated why ranching families who had dedicated their lives to building communities might be offended by the proposal.
Author: Richard Louv
Context:
Referenced in discussion about nature deficit disorder and the importance of people having access to nature. Sean mentions this book when discussing why connecting people with wildlife and wild spaces is important.
Author: Paul Shillary
Context:
Referenced when discussing the historical presence of grizzly bears in the area and their encounters with Lewis and Clark. Sean mentions reading about encounters 'every single day' as they came to the area.
Author: Stephen Ambrose
Context:
Sam mentions reading this biography of Meriwether Lewis during his first trip to the APR area. He notes that Ambrose said this area is 'the area that's least changed since Lewis saw it,' which inspired him while hiking in the region.