They have thus dammed all the larger lakes, raising their…
“They have thus dammed all the larger lakes, raising their broad surfaces many feet ... thus turning the forces of nature against herself, that they might float their spoils out of the country. They rapidly run out of these immense forests all the finer, and more accessible pine timber, and then leave the bears to watch the decaying dams, not clearing nor cultivating the land, nor making roads, nor building houses, but leaving it a wilderness as they found it. Inmany parts, only these dams remain, like deserted beaver-dams. Think how much land they have flowed, with out asking Nature's leave!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human damming of nature creates ecological damage, leaving wildlife and landscapes degraded.
In simple terms: Dam construction harms ecosystems and wildlife.
Key Takeaway
Protect natural habitats, limit destructive projects.
Themes
environment
dam building
wildlife loss
ecological impact
industrial exploitation
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
environmental
critical
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- environmental education
- wildlife rehabilitation
Key Concepts
environmental ethics
conservation biology
historical ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance energy needs and ecology?
- What alternatives reduce habitat damage?
A Different Perspective
May overlook economic benefits of dams.