Theodore Catton Books

The narrative explores the complex relationship between the US Forest Service and tribal nations over the past 150 years, highlighting their collaborative conservation efforts alongside frequent conflicts regarding forest management and valuation. It delves into the evolving dynamics of forest use and ownership, emphasizing the differing perspectives on stewardship and the shared commitment to preserving natural resources amidst changing policies and practices.

Catton deftly crafts one grand narrative out of three and reveals the perilous lives of the white adventurers and their Indian families, who lived on the fringe of empire.