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# American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon

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Review: Must read for the American Hunter or Wildlife Enthusiast - Steve Rinella’s American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon is part natural history, part adventure narrative, and part meditation on the enduring relationship between humans and one of North America’s most iconic animals. Rinella weaves together his personal journey of hunting a buffalo in Alaska with a deep exploration of the species’ role in shaping the continent’s ecosystems, cultures, and economies. His writing balances scientific detail with vivid storytelling, making the book both educational and engaging. Rinella’s passion for the buffalo is evident as he reflects on its near-extinction, its symbolic importance to Indigenous peoples, and its modern revival. The result is a thoughtful, compelling work that captures the mystery, majesty, and significance of the American buffalo while raising important questions about conservation, heritage, and our connection to the natural world. Highly recommended.
Review: Good read - Good read. Steve Rinella is a good storyteller.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,558 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Biology of Wildlife #5 in Biology of Mammals #16 in Hunting |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,945) |
| Dimensions  | 5.2 x 0.7 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | 39471st |
| ISBN-10  | 0385521693 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0385521697 |
| Item Weight  | 7.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 304 pages |
| Publication date  | September 15, 2009 |
| Publisher  | Random House |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read for the American Hunter or Wildlife Enthusiast
*by C***N on August 16, 2025*

Steve Rinella’s American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon is part natural history, part adventure narrative, and part meditation on the enduring relationship between humans and one of North America’s most iconic animals. Rinella weaves together his personal journey of hunting a buffalo in Alaska with a deep exploration of the species’ role in shaping the continent’s ecosystems, cultures, and economies. His writing balances scientific detail with vivid storytelling, making the book both educational and engaging. Rinella’s passion for the buffalo is evident as he reflects on its near-extinction, its symbolic importance to Indigenous peoples, and its modern revival. The result is a thoughtful, compelling work that captures the mystery, majesty, and significance of the American buffalo while raising important questions about conservation, heritage, and our connection to the natural world. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read
*by C***K on January 10, 2026*

Good read. Steve Rinella is a good storyteller.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow is this ever good
*by T***N on July 10, 2020*

This book is thoroughly enjoyable and really engaged me immediately. This is one of those books that you don't want to put down at all and I almost did read cover to cover in one sitting. The historical bits pertaining to natural science and the history of the evolution of the buffalo are very skillfully interwoven with the mainline narrative detailing an arduous hunting expedition into the Alaskan wilds. I felt as if I were right there with the author enduring all the harshness and beauty of the frontier which is a place that absolutely scares the pants off of me if I imagine myself trying to trek through it. It is so wonderful to experience something that I would NEVER in my right mind have the courage or downright insanity to attempt. The Alaskan frontier becomes a living, breathing character in this compelling and informative narrative. I have always held the Buffalo in highest regard and now I have an even deeper appreciation of the magnificence of this animal.Thanks to the author for sharing his experiences with us and for writing in such an engaging manner. I am usually a fiction reader and don't know very much about science or ecology and I sure know nothing about hunting but this book reads as engagingly as any masterpiece of fiction that I have ever read. I usually don't say this but I give this book my highest recommendation to anyone. Just a great reading experience!

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