Books

Human Rewilding in the 21st Century

Why Anthropologists Fail

Responding to recent critics from academia and the progressive Left who have attempted to undermine the case for rewilding and a return to our evolutionary heritage, Human Rewilding in the 21st Century draws on the author's nearly two decades of experience as a professional anthropologist working with indigenous hunter-gatherers on three continents to make the case that rewilding — both personal and political — is not only desirable but necessary in the face of civilizational overshoot and ecological catastrophe. This is not a self-help book about "reconnecting with nature." It is an unflinching look at what anthropology actually tells us about the anthropological roots of our contemporary crisis, and what we must do to begin moving away from it.

“This is a passionate manifesto in defense of rewilding against those who criticize it while promoting techno-industrial civilization. It is an invigorating and inspiring read.”

Turning a Moose Hide into Buckskin

Brain-Tanning Large-Game Animal Skins at Home

This short book is a clearly-written how-to step-by-step manual for turning a large game animal skin — moose, elk, caribou, deer, or similar — into beautiful, soft, smoke-tanned buckskin using traditional brain-tanning methods. Drawing on years of hands-on experience processing hides in Alaska, this guide covers everything from field care of the fresh hide through fleshing, braining, wringing, softening, and smoking. Written for both beginners and experienced tanners looking to refine their technique.