Re-Bisoning the West: Restoring an American Icon to the Landscape

"A much–needed look at the exceptionally fraught relationship between bison and people…engaging and comprehensive."—BOOKLIST

"A fascinating perspective…Re–Bisoning the West demonstrates the complex relationships the species maintains with the earth and humanity itself."—FOREWORD REVIEWS

Award–winning journalist Kurt Repanshek traces the history of bison from the species' near extinction to present–day efforts to bring bison back to the landscape—and the biological, political, and cultural hurdles confronting these efforts. Repanshek explores Native Americans' relationships with bison, and presents a forward–thinking approach to returning bison to the West and improving the health of ecosystems.

© 2019 Torrey House Press (E-bog): 9781948814003

Release date

E-bog: 24. september 2019