Extended Summary - American Buffalo: Based On The Book By Steven Rinella

EXTENDED SUMMARY

AMERICAN BUFFALO

BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEVEN RINELLA

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CONTENT

Buffalo Chip Dreamer

The Mystique of the Buffalo

Land Access Issues and the Hunt Begins

Folsom, NM and Paleo-Indians

The Bering Land Bridge and the Blitzkrieg Hypothesis

Tracking the Elusive Buffalo

Buffalo Chips and Solitude

The Kill and Initial Butchering

Hauling Meat and Encounters with Grizzlies

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon" by Steven Rinella explores the multifaceted relationship between humans and the American buffalo. The narrative follows the author's personal journey as he hunts a buffalo in Alaska, which intertwines with the animal's broader story. Rinella delves into the buffalo's historical exploitation, spiritual significance to Native American tribes, and contemporary conservation efforts. It highlights the buffalo's impact on the American landscape and human interactions, revealing both the reverence and destruction the animal has faced. The book analyzes history, ecology, and cultural importance, without revealing the ending.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 6, 2025