Ecological Revolutions

The book explores the profound changes in New England's environment and Native American lifestyles due to European colonization in the seventeenth century. It highlights how the arrival of settlers altered human relationships with the land and reshaped ecological perspectives. The narrative continues into the nineteenth century, examining the impact of industrialization and capitalism on the region's ecology and economy. Carolyn Merchant provides a critical analysis of these two significant ecological revolutions from 1600 to 1860, revealing their lasting effects on the environment.