· In the news: the belugas of Cook Inlet were finally listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, in October 2008
· Part personal journey, part exposé of the challenges faced by this fascinating species
· Features a new preface from author Nancy Lord, well-known and respected natural history writer
Beluga Days is a wonderful evocation of the wilderness of coastal Alaska and the Native communities that still eat whale meat and depend on local foods. It is also a foray into the fascinating labyrinth of Alaskan culture, history, and politics, as the complex relationships in this unique state coalesce in a mad theater around a crisis-the decline of the beluga whales in Cook Inlet, an isolated and genetically distinct population.
Beyond its compelling characters and particulars, Lord's story offers readers a deeper understanding of the often uncomfortable, often rewarding, juxtaposition of humans and the natural world.
Buy Beluga Days at The Mountaineers Books
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