Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Buffalo conjure up the West the way no other symbol can. They hold a special place in our culture and imagination. In this prize-winning collection, writers reveal the buffalo in plains ecology and culture from prehistoric times to its present and uncertain future.
About the Author
I.S. MacLaren teaches Canadian history and Canadian literature at the University of Alberta in the departments of History and Classics, and English and Film Studies. His research interests include history of the book, narratives and sketches by explorers and travelers of western and northern Canada, early Canadian poetry, and the history of the Rocky Mountain national parks. He is an adjunct professor with the Canadian Circumpolar Institute.