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Blood Memory: The Tragic Decline and Improbable Resurrection of the American Buffalo (Hardcover)

Author: Dayton Duncan_Ken Burns

$40.00 $33.99
Item #: WE9582
Format: Hardback
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2023
The American buffalo—our nation’s official mammal—is an improbable, shaggy beast that has found itself at the center of many of our most mythic and sometimes heartbreaking tales. For nearly 10,000 years, they evolved alongside Native people who weaved them into every aspect of daily life; relied on them for food, clothing, and shelter; and ... ... More
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The American buffalo—our nation’s official mammal—is an improbable, shaggy beast that has found itself at the center of many of our most mythic and sometimes heartbreaking tales. For nearly 10,000 years, they evolved alongside Native people who weaved them into every aspect of daily life; relied on them for food, clothing, and shelter; and revered them as equals. This epic chronicle of the buffalo in America is a moving and beautifully illustrated work of natural history from acclaimed authors Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. (Note: This is the official companion book to the forthcoming PBS documentary The American Buffalo.) Hardcover, 352 pages.


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Review by Cheri J. review stating Review of the American Buffalo
The film was extraordinary! I was just in Yellowstone and saw the buffalo up close! One came right up to the car and walked along at the same slow pace, staring at me as he went. It was thrilling! Thank you all for making this important program. Youbendedvitboerfevtlybwith the native American's thoughtful comments! Now... we better not screw up!!
Watched the program, wanted to read the book!
Review by Lynda review stating Watched the program, wanted to read the book!
Havent had time to get very far into the book, but it will be as haunting as the program. Well covered information with great personal perspectives.

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