Duncan, Dayton
Blood Memory: The Tragic Decline and Improbable Resurrection of the American Buffalo
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593537343
- author:
- Duncan, Dayton
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Alfred A. Knopf
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 16.5 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, United States, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The American buffalo, our nation's official mammal, is an improbable and shaggy creature that has captivated the imagination of many. For nearly 10,000 years, they evolved alongside Native people, who wove them into every aspect of daily life. The buffalo played a crucial role in the daily lives of Native Americans, providing food, clothing, and shelter. However, as the continent was settled, the buffalo's importance began to wane. Newcomers saw them as a hindrance to expansion, and their numbers were drastically reduced. The buffalo teetered on the brink of extinction, but a small group of Americans came together to rescue them. This is the story of a young republic's reckless expansion, but also of the dawn of the conservation era. The buffalo's story is a complex and multifaceted one, reflecting both the best and worst of America's history. This book offers a rich and nuanced exploration of the buffalo's place in American history, and the people who worked to preserve them.
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