Extended Summary - American Buffalo - Based On The Book By Steven Rinella

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EXTENDED SUMMARY 
  
AMERICAN BUFFALO 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEVEN RINELLA 
  
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CONTENT 
The Lost Icon 
A History of Extermination 
The Science of the Buffalo 
Buffalo in Modern America 
The Buffalo Hunt 
Buffalo in Culture and Symbolism 
The Buffalo and the Plains Indians 
Buffalo, Conservation, and Ethical Dilemmas 
The Last of the Buffalo 
General Analysis and Reflection 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
“American Buffalo” by Steven Rinella explores the profound cultural, historical, and ecological significance of the American buffalo. Through personal hunting experiences and detailed historical research, Rinella examines the buffalo's vital role in Native American life, its near extinction due to overhunting, and the modern conservation efforts aimed at reviving its population. The book delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding buffalo conservation, the animal’s symbolism in American culture, and its connection to broader themes of survival, identity, and the American spirit. Rinella’s journey offers a nuanced reflection on humanity's relationship with nature and wildlife.

Durée: 28 minutes (00:27:38)
Date de publication: 03/12/2024; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —