Publisher's Synopsis
Buffalo Land is a non-fiction book that recounts the true story of a group of scientists and hunters who ventured into the American Wild West in the late 1800s in search of adventure and scientific discovery. Written by W.E. Webb, the book provides an authentic and detailed account of the group's experiences, including their encounters with Native American tribes, their struggles to survive in the harsh wilderness, and their interactions with the iconic buffalo herds of the region.Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Buffalo Land offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American history, when the West was still largely unexplored and untamed. It also sheds light on the complex relationships between settlers, explorers, and Native Americans during this time period, highlighting the challenges and conflicts that arose as different groups vied for control of the land and its resources.Overall, Buffalo Land is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, as well as those who enjoy tales of adventure and exploration in the great outdoors.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.
