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The Extermination of the American Bison

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The American bison (Bison bison), also commonly known as the American buffalo, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds, became nearly extinct by a combination of commercial hunting and slaughter in the 19th century and introduction of bovine diseases from domestic cattle. William T. Hornaday’s advocacy is credited with preserving the American bison from extinction. This book, originally published in 1887, gives Mr. Hornaday's evidence of the Bison's impending extinction. (Adapted from Wikipedia by Ann Boulais) (10 hr 27 min)

Chapters

Prefatory Note

2:17

Read by Availle

Part I Chapter 1: Discovery of the Species

12:48

Read by Availle

Part I Chapter 2: Geographic Distribution

30:55

Read by Eric Szyjka

Part I Chapter 3: Abundance

19:50

Read by Eric Szyjka

Part I Chapter 4: Character of the Species

26:18

Read by Maria Kasper

Part I Chapter 4: Character of the Species, continued

23:34

Read by Maria Kasper

Part I Chapter 4: Character of the Species, continued

28:10

Read by Maria Kasper

Part I Chapter 5: The Habits of the Buffalo

16:36

Read by J. M. Smallheer

Part I Chapter 5: The Habits of the Buffalo, continued

19:25

Read by J. M. Smallheer

Part I Chapter 6: The Food of the Bison

13:08

Read by Carol

Part I Chapter 7: The Mental Capacity and Disposition

18:12

Read by Maria Kasper

Part I Chapter 8: The Value of the Buffalo to Man

26:57

Read by Greg Fuhs

Part I Chapter 8: The Value of the Buffalo to Man

33:50

Read by Greg Fuhs

Part I Chapter 9: The Present Value of the Bison to Cattle-Growers

26:37

Read by Jairus Amar

Part I Chapter 9: The Present Value of the Bison to Cattle-Growers

29:16

Read by Jairus Amar

Part II Chapter 1: Causes of the Extermination

3:25

Read by Matthew Hinman

Part II Chapter 2: Methods of Slaughter

20:12

Read by Maria Kasper

Part II Chapter 2: Methods of Slaughter, continued

28:05

Read by Maria Kasper

Part II Chapter 2: Methods of Slaughter, continued

22:17

Read by Maria Kasper

Part II Chapter 3: Progress of the Extermination

7:12

Read by Bill Boerst

Part II Chapter 3: Progress of the Extermination, continued

18:13

Read by Bill Boerst

Part II Chapter 3: The Progress of the Extermination, continued

21:21

Read by Bill Boerst

Part II Chapter 3: The Progress of the Extermination, continued

18:32

Read by Bill Boerst

Part II Chapter 3: The Progress of the Extermination, continued

36:11

Read by Bill Boerst

Part II Chapter 4: Congressional Legislation for the Protection of the Bison

27:09

Read by Maria Kasper

Part II Chapter 5: Completeness of the Extermination

17:10

Read by Maria Kasper

Part II Chapter 6: Effects of Extermination

6:29

Read by Availle

Part II Chapter 7: Preservation of the Species from Absolute Extinction

5:45

Read by Availle

Part III Chapter 1: The Smithsonian Expedition for Museum Specimens, The Explor…

16:38

Read by JenMitchell

Part III Chapter 2: The Smithsonian Expedition for Museum Specimens, The Hunt

22:12

Read by Mike Pelton

Part III Chapter 3: The Smithsonian Expedition for Museum Specimens, The Hunt, …

19:49

Read by Mike Pelton

Part III Chapter 4: The Smithsonian Expedition for Museum Specimens, The Mounte…

9:16

Read by Matthew Hinman

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The Truth Be Told

(5 Sterne)

A fascinating expose every American should know, and LV readers did a great job recording it. 5 stars because I learned so much and it was a pleasure to listen to from start to finish.