The Last Buffalo Hunt and Other Stories: Adventures in the Great American Outdoors

Read and relish some of America's greatest outdoor stories and characters in J.I. Merritt's The Last Buffalo Hunt & Other Stories. The stories in this anthology originally appeared in different publications, such as Field and Stream Magazine, and feature legendary Americans as well as some lesser-known figures in history, giving readers a unique first-hand glimpse into the past, names such as the iconic Daniel Boone, John Muir, and Theodore Roosevelt, are woven into the text. Many of the stories and characters played important roles in shaping modern outdoor sports and the United States as we know it today. For example, Ishi, a California Indian, could arguably be responsible for modern day archery as he taught Americans the sport, equipment, and techniques.