The Black Moose in Pennsylvania

"The Black Moose in Pennsylvania" by Henry W. Shoemaker is a historical exploration into the life and eventual disappearance of the black moose within Pennsylvania's borders. Penned in the early 20th century, around 1917, the book pieces together fossil evidence, historical writings, and storytelling to reconstruct the moose's presence, migration patterns, and its interaction with both Native Americans and early settlers. The stories included, filled with encounters between hunters and the moose, shows deep cultural ties, viewing the animal with respect and, at times, reverence. It ends by looking at the moose's extinction due to hunting and loss of habitat caused by human expansion, underscoring our impact on wildlife and highlighting the importance of conservation.