SEA OF GRASS The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie

This examination of the American prairie is given a solid narration by George Newbern. The authors, both journalists living in Minnesota, view this marvel of a landscape as an ecosystem that includes the various competing human groups who live there. While Hage and Marcotty go into great detail regarding the problem of the prairie's disappearance, their solution--the redemption of nature, as noted in the subtitle--is something that humans can ensure happens. Newbern's voice is clear and easy to understand. Some may get lost in the detailed descriptions of animal, insect, and soil interactions, but this audiobook is worth listening to nonetheless--especially for those who appreciate the works of Willa Cather and Mari Sandoz. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]