Ecological Indian

'The Ecological Indian: Myth and History' challenges the widely held belief that Native Americans lived in perfect harmony with nature before European contact.

Krech argues that pre-colonial Native American societies significantly altered their environments through hunting, agriculture, and resource management.

The book examines archaeological evidence, historical accounts, and anthropological studies to support its claims.

Krech contends that the 'Ecological Indian' is a romanticized myth that obscures the complex relationship between Native Americans and their environment.

The book sparked considerable debate among historians, anthropologists, and environmentalists, prompting re-evaluation of traditional narratives.