Publisher's Synopsis
Buffalo Land is a non-fiction book written by W. E. Webb that provides an authentic account of the discoveries, adventures, and mishaps of a scientific and sporting party in the Wild West. The book is set in the late 1800s, during a time when the American buffalo was on the brink of extinction due to overhunting. The author, who was a member of the party, describes in detail the experiences of the group as they travel through the Great Plains in search of buffalo specimens for scientific study and hunting. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and Native American tribes encountered by the party. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American West. Overall, Buffalo Land is a captivating account of a bygone era and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, wildlife conservation, or the study of natural history.1872. With graphic descriptions of the country; the Red Man, savage and civilized; hunting the buffalo, antelope, elk, and wild turkey, etc. Replete with information, wit and humor. Profusely illustrated from actual photograph and original drawings by Henry Worrall. The purpose of this work is to make the reader better acquainted with that wild land which he has known from childhood, as the home of the Indian and the buffalo. The Rocky Mountain chain, distorted and rugged, has been aptly called the colossal vertebrae of our continent's broad back, and from thence, as a line, the plains, weird and wonderful, stretch eastward through Colorado, and embrace the entire western half of Kansas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
