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Here we present an educational image of Map illustrating the extermination of the American bison. It was prepared by W.T. Hornaday ; compiled under the direction of Henry Gannett, E.M. It was created in 1889.
American bison.
Shows areas of die-off and of systematic extermination, range of herds up to 1889, and years of extermination in specific locations. Relief shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:17,150,000] (W 1750--W 150/N 800--N 50).
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