The Extermination of the American Bison

The Extermination of the American Bison
William Temple Hornaday, american zoologist, conservationist, taxidermist, and author (1854-1937)

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Table of Contents
- About This Book
- Prefatory Note
- Part I. Life History Of The Bison
- Chapter I. Discovery Of The Species
- Chapter Ii. Geographical Distribution.
- Chapter Iii. Abundance
- Chapter Iv. Character Of The Species
- Chapter V. The Habits Of The Buffalo
- Chapter Vi. The Food Of The Bison
- Chapter Vii. Mental Capacity And Disposition
- Chapter Viii. Value Of The Buffalo To Man
- Chapter Ix. The Present Value Of The Bison To Cattle Growers
- Part Ii. The Extermination
- Chapter I. Causes Of The Extermination
- Chapter Ii. Methods Of Slaughter
- Chapter Iii. Progress Of The Extermination
- Chapter Iv. Congressional Legislation For The Protection Of The Bison
- Chapter V. Completeness Of The Extermination
- Chapter Vi. Effects Of The Extermination
- Chapter Vii. Preservation Of The Species From Absolute Extinction
- Part Iii. The Smithsonian Expedition For Museum Specimens
- Chapter I. The Exploration
- Chapter Ii. The Hunt
- Chapter Iii. The Mounted Group In The National Museum
- Footnotes