A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington

On one level this is a fascinating, and thoroughly researched, glimpse into the workings of US politics in the early twentieth century. On another level it’s an inspiring story of one man’s determination and steadfast commitment to securing legal protections for birds. I am glad to know more about George McLean. ~David Sibley, author and illustrator of The Sibley Guide to Birds

Will Greeley has written a careful scholarly work about an influential politician whom historians have, unfortunately, neglected. This is a thoughtful, and very nicely written, book about people and politics. Not to mention: birds too! And there’s a bonus: this book is also a love song to a distant relative. We need more historians who truly care about the people they’re writing about, and Greeley does just that. ~Robert D. Johnston, PhD, historian, University of Illinois/Chicago