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The close to disappearance of the American bison in the 19th century, is commonly understood to be the result of over-hunting, capitalist greed, and all but genocidal military plan. This interpretation remains seductive because of its simpleness; there are villains and victims in this familiar cautionary story of the American frontier. But as this volume of groundbreaking scholarship or grant shows, the story of the bison's demise is actually quite nuanced. Bison and People on the UNITED STATES Great Plains, includes voices from several disciplines, to provide new insights on the partnership between humans and animals that approached extinction. Contributors include historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, paleontologists, and Native American perspectives. This audiobook explores the profound recent and examines the latest knowledge on bison anatomy and physiology, how bison responded to climate change (especially drought), and early on bison hunters and pre-contact trade. It also focuses on the era of Western contact, specifically the entrance of the horse, plus some of the first known instances of over-hunting. With the 19th century, bison reached a "tipping point" therefore of new tanning procedures, an early make an effort at defensive legislation, and projects to presenting cattle as an alternative stock. Bison and People on the UNITED STATES Great Plains, is a significant contribution to environmental record, western record, and the growing field of transnational record. The audiobook is released by Tx A&M University Press. "Full of wonderful insights, thoughtful ideas, and fresh principles." (Paul H. Carlson, author of Profound Time and the Tx High Plains along with the Plains Indians). "The amazing essays show you new and reinterpreted data, to help readers unravel America's most significant secret." (Rosalyn LaPier, Writer of Invisible Reality).
