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Duration: 0H 27min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

EXTENDED SUMMARY

AMERICAN BUFFALO

BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEVEN RINELLA

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Lost Icon

A History of Extermination

The Science of the Buffalo

Buffalo in Modern America

The Buffalo Hunt

Buffalo in Culture and Symbolism

The Buffalo and the Plains Indians

Buffalo, Conservation, and Ethical Dilemmas

The Last of the Buffalo

General Analysis and Reflection

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“American Buffalo” by Steven Rinella explores the profound cultural, historical, and ecological significance of the American buffalo. Through personal hunting experiences and detailed historical research, Rinella examines the buffalo's vital role in Native American life, its near extinction due to overhunting, and the modern conservation efforts aimed at reviving its population. The book delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding buffalo conservation, the animal’s symbolism in American culture, and its connection to broader themes of survival, identity, and the American spirit. Rinella’s journey offers a nuanced reflection on humanity's relationship with nature and wildlife.

Release date

Audiobook: 5 December 2024