Other editions of book Bison in American History

Looks at the bison in American history, describing how they were hunted by Native Americans and American hunters for their meat and hides, leading to their near extinction in the 1890s, until conservation measures were introduced by President Theodore Roosevelt.

Bison, also known as American Buffalo, may be North Americas largest indigenous land animal, but that doesnt mean theyre invincible. In this volume, students will learn all about bison, why they were overhunted, the conservationist efforts that saved them from disappearing forever, and how all of this shaped history.

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