I Explored William Cronon’s Nature’s Metropolis and Discovered Why It Redefines Urban Environmental History
When I first encountered William Cronon’s *Nature’s Metropolis*, I was struck by how powerfully it reshapes the way we think about cities, landscapes, and the environment. Rather than treating nature and urban growth as separate stories, Cronon reveals how deeply intertwined they are, showing that the rise of Chicago was never just an urban tale…
