Delineations of the Ox Tribe: The Natural History of Bulls, Bisons, and Buffaloes.

A thorough and meticulously illustrated study of the ox tribe, this volume guides listeners through the diverse world of cattle, bison and buffalo. Drawing on the author’s own wood‑engravings, it presents each known species and the most striking varieties, while revealing how skeletal counts and gestation periods help distinguish one from another.

Beyond the raw science, the narrator shares anecdotes from zoo specimens, American plains hunters and centuries‑old English herders, giving a vivid sense of the animals’ habits and histories. Listeners also hear the author’s reflections on past naturalists, the challenges of classifying these massive ruminants, and a call for future travelers to enrich the record. The result is an engaging, mid‑nineteenth‑century portrait of a remarkable animal family, rendered with both scholarly care and a genuine love for the subject.