Buffalo Land / Authentic Account of the Discoveries, Adventures, and Mishaps of a Scientific and Sporting Party in the Wild West

A humorous and practical narrative of an expedition across the American plains that mixes hunting anecdotes, natural-history observation, and travel impressions. The author recounts journeys over prairie and mountain-edge country, hunting buffalo, antelope, elk, and birds, meetings with Indigenous people, and daily camp life, while offering practical advice for sportsmen and emigrants. Scientific notes on fossils and regional fauna appear in dedicated chapters, and character sketches and comic episodes punctuate descriptive passages. Field-based illustrations and a concluding appendix supply guidance for future travelers and hunters.