A Buffalo In The House: The True Story About a Man, an Animal and The American West

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A moving and remarkable story about the unlikely relationship between an orphaned buffalo and a middle-aged man. A Buffalo In The House offers readers a glimpse at the history and settling of the American west, the tragic slaughter and virtual extinction of the buffalo and their recent comeback. This uplifting and important story about one animal's ability to touch human lives and reconnect people of all ages to the vanished past is based on a true story. Rosen is an award-winning author, and this book is perfect reading for animal, nature and history lovers.

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"This is a book so riveting in its details that only after youve put it down do you begin to grasp the extent of Richard Rosens accomplishment. From the story of one stray baby bison named Charlie Buffalo and the family that took him in, Rosen has drawn a sweeping history of the American frontierof the people who tried to destroy it and the ones determined to save it. I cant remember when Ive been instructed so gracefully, or entertained to such deep purpose." —Jane Kramer, staff writer, THE NEW YORKER

Author Bio

R.D. Rosen is a senior editor at Workman Publishing and the author of several books, including the Edgar Awardwinning mystery Strike Three Youre Dead and Psychobabble (a term he coined). His career as a humorist has spanned PBS, Saturday Night Live, HBO, CBS, and NPRs All Things Considered. He is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling books Bad Cat, Bad Dog, Bad Baby, and Bad President. He lives in New York City.