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Every book Elliott West recommended on podcasts
Elliott West appears on long-form interview podcasts as a distinguished historian specializing in the American West, indigenous history, and the ecological transformation of the North American continent. During his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, West recommended and discussed several seminal historical and ecological works. He highlighted Dan Flores's Wild New World as a marvelous book detailing the epic story of animals and people in America, using it to elaborate on the rapid eradication of various species across the continent. West also recommended Pekka Hämäläinen's The Comanche Empire, praising it as the definitive study following the dramatic rise of Comanche power and dominance. Furthermore, West referenced other works by Dan Flores, such as Horizontal Yellow, to discuss the geographical and ecological origins where horses evolved on the Southern Plains. Through these discussions, West utilizes rigorous historical scholarship to illuminate the complex interactions between human societies, native populations, and the natural environment throughout the history of the American West.
Books recommended by Elliott West
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The Comanche Empire
The Comanche Empire by Pekka Hämäläinen is a historical study that chronicles the rise, dominance, and eventual decline of Comanche power in the American West.
Recommended“the best in my opinion is by uh it's called the Kaman Empire that follows a story you know of the rise of Kaman power it's by good friend of mine a pekka his name is a pekka hamayan and he a native Finn”
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Wild New World
Wild New World by Dan Flores is a sweeping historical narrative that examines the rapid and dramatic transformation of North American ecosystems alongside the decimation of its native wildlife species.
Recommended“Dan Flores I think he's been on your coup times yeah uh Dan has this marvelous new book a wild new world uh that goes into that goes in that in some detail and describ”
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Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in America
Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in America by Dan Flores is a comprehensive historical account examining the deep and complex interactions between human populations, animal species, and the changing ecosystems of the American continent.
Recommended“Dan Flores I think he's been on your coup times yeah uh Dan has this marvelous new book a wild new world uh that goes into that goes in that in some detail”
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Horizontal Yellow
Horizontal Yellow is a historical and ecological book that examines the environmental history and the evolution of horses and human cultures in the American West.
Discussed“Dan is a book called horizontal yellow which is the Kami word for for this area this is where horses evolved this is where where they were born”
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Orangutans
Discussed“There's a wonderful book called ghosts of Extinction uh and U that's exactly exactly long”
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Books Elliott West wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Joe Rogan Experience #2058 - Elliott West | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2024-06-27 | 5 |