Wildlife and the Setlement of Iowa -- Bison -- Elk -- White-tailed Deer -- Wild Cats -- Black Bears -- Wolves and Coyotes -- Foxes -- Furbearers -- Passenger Pigeons -- Prairie-Chickens -- Wild Turkeys -- Quail -- Ruffed Grouse -- Shorebirds -- Cranes -- Waterfowl -- Introduced Species -- Humans and Wildlife in Iowa -- The Future of Wildlife in Iowa
Summary
Indian agent Joseph Street said it well in 1833 when he described his trip across Iowa: & ldquo;I had never rode through a country so full of game. & rdquo; In the early 1800s Iowa's deep soil, free-flowing rivers and streams, and favorable climate had combined to produce the welcoming habitats that supported a surprising variety of animals. In his engaging, intelligent book, James Dinsmore has created the first comprehensive history of this abounding wildlife from the arrival of Euro-American explorers to the present day
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-238) and index
