Hoagland on Nature: Essays

Edward Hoagland is not only one of the best writers of our time; he is also one of the keenest observers of nature and one of the most celebrated essayists. His subjects range from the natural history of owls to the delicious mystery of wolves (“Howling Back at the Wolves”); the demise of the red wolf (“Lament the Red Wolves”); our relationship with dogs (“Dogs, and the Tug of Life”); the nature of a bear-stalker (“Bears, Bears, Bears”); and the intricate workings of an old farm’s ecosystem...