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A young ranch hand returns to the wide‑open plains, eager to leave the familiar ranch life for a season among the buffalo‑hunting tribes of the North. Guided by his uncle’s warm invitation, he sets out with his trusted horse and a modest pack, ready to learn the ways of the people who have lived off the herd for generations. The opening chapters capture his first ride into the prairie, the clang of the train, and the excitement of reuniting with old friends before the adventure truly begins.
The story unfolds on the rolling, treeless grasslands where massive buffalo herds roam and tribes move with the rhythm of the hunt. As Jack joins the hunters, he experiences the thrill of tracking game, the camaraderie of campfires, and the tense moments of tribal conflicts. Through vivid descriptions and lively dialogue, listeners get a portrait of a youthful outsider finding his place, gaining respect, and discovering the rugged beauty and challenges of life on the buffalo plains.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (444K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-07-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1938
A pioneering naturalist and conservationist, he helped shape the fight to protect bison and some of the American West’s most treasured wild places. He also wrote vividly about the Plains, Native life, and the outdoors, bringing science and storytelling together for a wide audience.
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