Wolf Songs: The Classic Collection of Writing about Wolves

by Robert H. Busch

An anthology of writings, essays, and articles--by Ernest Thompson Seton, Farley Mowat, Barry Lopez, David Mech, and others--provides an evocative study of the wolf, its life cycle, behavior, relationship with humans, and threats to its survival.

Genres: Nature, Wolves

189 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Conrad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wolves are amazing creatures - highly intelligent. This collection of essays highlights their character traits.

[Erin Cataldi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prior to reading this I had no real thoughts about the wolf. The wolf was just a character is many of the stories I've read over my life: Little Read Riding Hood, werewolf novels, etc. They are always portrayed as cunning, vicious creatures that kill off livestock and children. This small collection of short stories and essays brings to life another story. Wolves are smart, loyal, integral to our environment and thanks to years of misunderstanding and free reign of hunters, they are close to extinction. Most states have less than 50 wolves left and what few that have survived have to fear angry farmers and hot head hunters. This collection puts together another side of the coin, by showing just how majestic and smart they are it begs the reader to question: why are criminalizing these animals. An eye opening and beautiful collection. I for one will never look at wolves the same again.

[Liisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first couple stories were good. Then came one about poisoning and killing. Luckily I was in the comfort of my home so I could silently sob through the story. Then the next one was similar. Then the whole ending of the book brought forth a lot more death.

[Steve Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for wolf lovers with several short essays about wolves by some of the great nature writers.