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Creatures of Empire: How Domestic Animals Transformed Early America,Used
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When we think of the key figures of early American history, we think of explorers, or pilgrims, or Native Americansnot cattle, or goats, or swine. But as Virginia DeJohn Anderson reveals in this brilliantly original account of colonists in New England and the Chesapeake region, livestock played a vitally important role in the settling of the New World.Livestock, Anderson writes, were a central factor in the cultural clash between colonists and Indians as well as a driving force in the expansion west. By bringing livestock across the Atlantic, colonists believed that they provided the means to realize America's potential. It was thought that if the Native Americans learned to keep livestock as well, they would be that much closer to assimilating the colonists' culture, especially their Christian faith. But colonists failed to anticipate the problems that would arise as Indians began encountering freeranging livestock at almost every turn, often trespassing in their cornfields. Moreover, when growing populations and an expansive style of husbandry required far more space than they had expected, colonists could see no alternative but to appropriate Indian land. This created tensions that reached the boiling point with King Philip's War and Bacon's Rebellion. And it established a pattern that would repeat time and again over the next two centuries.A stunning account that presents our history in a truly new light, Creatures of Empire restores a vital element of our past, illuminating one of the great forces of colonization and the expansion westward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Creatures of Empire'? A: 'Creatures of Empire' explores how domestic animals significantly influenced the early settlement and culture of America, particularly highlighting their role in the interactions between colonists and Native Americans.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Creatures of Empire' is Virginia DeJohn Anderson.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Creatures of Empire'? A: 'Creatures of Empire' was published on January 19, 2006.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Creatures of Empire'? A: The book contains 322 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Creatures of Empire' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: 'Creatures of Empire' covers the early period of American history, focusing on the colonization and the cultural impacts of livestock.
- Q: Is 'Creatures of Empire' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Creatures of Empire' provides a scholarly perspective on the role of livestock in early America, making it suitable for academic study in history and cultural studies.
- Q: What are the key conflicts discussed in the book? A: The book discusses key conflicts such as the cultural clash between colonists and Native Americans, highlighted by events like King Philip's War and Bacon's Rebellion.
- Q: Does the book focus on a specific region in America? A: 'Creatures of Empire' primarily focuses on the New England and Chesapeake regions during the early colonial period.
- Q: What unique perspective does Virginia DeJohn Anderson offer in this book? A: Virginia DeJohn Anderson offers a unique perspective by emphasizing the critical role of livestock in shaping the cultural and social dynamics between colonists and Native Americans.