When Buffalo Ran; Volume 1

When Buffalo Ran is a vivid account of the great buffalo hunts of the late 19th century, written by one of the era's foremost chroniclers of Native American culture. Grinnell recounts his own experiences as a hunter and describes the ways in which native tribes hunted and used buffalo. He also provides a detailed overview of the natural history of the animal, including its physical characteristics, behavior, and importance to Plains ecosystems.