A sequel to the best-selling Beyond Fair Chase (more than 175,000 copies in print), The Sparrow and the Mammoth Hunters examines the unique heritage of hunting in North America and the challenges facing hunters at the close of the 20th century. In a simple but powerful style that draws on his personal experiences as well as scholarly research, Posewitz makes the case that hunting in North America is a remarkable expression of democracy with its roots in the American struggle for independence. Moreover, it was because the opportunity to hunt was made available to all citizens, unlike in Europe where hunting was reserved for royalty and the wealthy, that wildLife in North America survived and thrived despite extreme industrialization.