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_aWebb, W. E. _q(William Edward) |
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_aBuffalo Land : _bAuthentic Account of the Discoveries, Adventures, and Mishaps of a Scientific and Sporting Party in the Wild West |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-05-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Julia Miller, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Buffalo Land" by W. E. Webb is an authentic account that combines travel narrative, exploration, and a touch of humor, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides a vivid depiction of the American West, focusing on the adventures of a semi-scientific expedition that ventures into the wild plains of Kansas. Through the eyes of the author, who serves as the Grand Scribe of the group's log, readers are introduced to the rich landscape, the indigenous peoples, and the hunting pursuits for buffalo and other game. At the start of the narrative, Webb sets the stage for the expedition, describing the allure of the untamed land and the historical significance of Kansas during a transformative period in American history. The opening chapters detail the party's preparations and introduce the eccentric characters involved, from a professor with a fascination for geology to an auctioneer with a penchant for flashy sales. As they begin their journey, the excitement of hunting and exploration is palpable, marked by humorous anecdotes and insightful observations about both the landscape and the diverse personalities within the group. This blend of adventure, history, and colorful storytelling lays the foundation for an engaging exploration of "Buffalo Land." (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aHunting -- West (U.S.) | ||
| 653 | _aPaleontology -- Kansas | ||
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