The Extermination of the American Bison
By William T. Hornaday
Length9h 35m
About this audiobook
"The Extermination of the American Bison" by William T. Hornaday is a detailed account of the near-extinction of the American bison in the 19th century. The book explores the causes of their decline, including overhunting and habitat destruction, and serves as an early call for wildlife conservation. It combines scientific observations with a passionate plea to protect this iconic species.
Audiobook details
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GenreHistory
Length9 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1889
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Discovery Of The Species
2Geographical Distribution
3Abundance
4Character Of The Species (pt. 1)
5Character Of The Species (pt. 2)
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6The Habits Of The Buffalo
7The Food Of The Bison
8Mental Capacity And Disposition
9Value Of The Buffalo To Man
10The Present Value Of The Bison To Cattle-growers
11Causes Of The Extermination
12Methods Of Slaughter (pt. 1)
13Methods Of Slaughter (pt. 2)
14Progress Of The Extermination (pt. 1)
15Progress Of The Extermination (pt. 2)
16Congressional Legislation For The Protection Of The Bison
17Completeness Of The Extermination
18Effects Of The Extermination
19Preservation Of The Species From Absolute Extinction
20The Exploration
21The Hunt
22The Mounted Group In The National Museum
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