Return of the Bison: A Story of Survival, Restoration, and a Wilder World
Return of the Bison: A Story of Survival, Restoration, and a Wilder World
Return of the Bison: A Story of Survival, Restoration, and a Wilder World
Member Benefits
30% Off All Books - Savings that support storytellers, not stock prices.
Fight Book Bans - Every membership sends a book to LGBTQ+ youth in affected states.
Member Book Price
$21.95
$15.37
Couldn't load pickup availability
Description
Description
"With fervor and meticulous research--and with implications for the future of megafauna around the world--Roger L. Di Silvestro recounts the complex and difficult ongoing struggle for bison recovery." - Shelf Awareness
Return of the Bison is the story of how this symbol of the American West was once almost lost to history and of the continuing journey to bring bison back from the brink. Author and naturalist Roger Di Silvestro explores the complex history of the bison's decimation and how a rising awareness of their possible extinction formed the roots of many modern wildlife conservation approaches. Weaving in natural history and fascinating historical context featuring personalities such as Teddy Roosevelt, George Bird Grinnell, and William T. Hornaday, Di Silvestro traces the decades it took to begin to save the bison, often with little hope and plagued by discouraging setbacks. Di Silvestro explores the key role in the story of America's Indigenous people, whose fate was intertwined with the bison's and whose conservation work is important not only for the animal's recovery but also for their own cultural renewal. Di Silvestro also examines the plight of European bison and the latest challenges facing the species in the US: Are the bison doomed to be treated like cattle, fenced and contained? Or will they be listed as an endangered species, requiring us to treat them like the wild animals they are?
- Offers a hopeful view of threatened species, grounded in history and science
- Addresses current conservation trends: wildlife corridors, prairie restoration, cultural restoration for the American Indian community
Return of the Bison is the story of how this symbol of the American West was once almost lost to history and of the continuing journey to bring bison back from the brink. Author and naturalist Roger Di Silvestro explores the complex history of the bison's decimation and how a rising awareness of their possible extinction formed the roots of many modern wildlife conservation approaches. Weaving in natural history and fascinating historical context featuring personalities such as Teddy Roosevelt, George Bird Grinnell, and William T. Hornaday, Di Silvestro traces the decades it took to begin to save the bison, often with little hope and plagued by discouraging setbacks. Di Silvestro explores the key role in the story of America's Indigenous people, whose fate was intertwined with the bison's and whose conservation work is important not only for the animal's recovery but also for their own cultural renewal. Di Silvestro also examines the plight of European bison and the latest challenges facing the species in the US: Are the bison doomed to be treated like cattle, fenced and contained? Or will they be listed as an endangered species, requiring us to treat them like the wild animals they are?
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
With fervor and meticulous research--and with implications for the future of megafauna around the world--Roger L. Di Silvestro recounts the complex and difficult ongoing struggle for bison recovery.-- "Shelf Awareness"
In this informative history, nature journalist Di Silvestro chronicles efforts to protect bison in the American West from the 1880s to the present.-- "Publishers Weekly"
A cautiously optimistic tale of recovery for historians and a call to action for nature lovers.--Wade Lee-Smith "Library Journal"
Nature author Di Silvestro delivers a status report on the bison, or buffalo that is both obscenely tragic and flecked with optimism...All in all, an excellent account.--Alan Moores "Booklist"
An excellent biography of America's most iconic mammal, this narrative offers a sophisticated blend of zoology, Great Plains studies, Native American lore, conservation policy, and restoration strategies. Highly recommended!--Douglas Brinkley, author of Silent Spring Revolution
Why is a biologically robust species with a half million individuals considered ecologically extinct? Di Silvestro explains this complex and often puzzling story, as well as heroic efforts of ranchers, politicians, conservationists, and Indigenous Americans to restore bison to their native habitat.--Rick Wallen, former leader of the Yellowstone Bison Ecology and Management Team
Roger L. Di Silvestro weaves a tale of hope...Return of the Bison details the cultural, scientific, and political advancements that have brought this Western icon back from the brink of extinction.--Marc Beaudin "Big Sky Journal"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Mountaineers Books
Pub date:
2023-08-15
Length:
256 pages
The Allstora Membership
Membership Perks:
- Save 30% on all online store purchases
- Exclusive access to author's content
- You pay less, but authors still earn double
Membership Terms:
First Month:
$0.00
Monthly price:
$5.00
- To access membership discount simply log in and add to cart, discount applied automatically.
- One month free trial, cancel anytime. Membership renews on the 15th of each month.