Racism is a powerful drug, isn't it? It's chilling to see Muir, such a keen observer of the natural world, be absolutely incapable of seeing the humanity of native people. Excited to read the book. You are such a beautiful writer!
Wonderfully written explanation of how you came to write "Cast out of Eden," Robert. I just pre-ordered a copy, and I strongly recommend that others do so as well. As I know from other venues, you are a wonderful writer, observer and student of nature and of human nature. I can't wait to read the book, although I know it will be full of terrifying details. But knowledge is strength; always preferable to ignorance or misperception.
Racism is a powerful drug, isn't it? It's chilling to see Muir, such a keen observer of the natural world, be absolutely incapable of seeing the humanity of native people. Excited to read the book. You are such a beautiful writer!
Thanks so much, Dashka. And that's a good take on racism as a drug. Believing you and your kind are superior produces a high -- and a world of hurt.
Wonderfully written explanation of how you came to write "Cast out of Eden," Robert. I just pre-ordered a copy, and I strongly recommend that others do so as well. As I know from other venues, you are a wonderful writer, observer and student of nature and of human nature. I can't wait to read the book, although I know it will be full of terrifying details. But knowledge is strength; always preferable to ignorance or misperception.
Many thanks, Chris, for this comment and the book order.