Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches An Account of the Big Game of the United States and its Chase with Horse, Hound, and Rifle

"Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches" by Theodore Roosevelt is a compilation of exciting hunting stories and observations from the late 1800s, that explores the exhilarating world of big game hunting in the American wilderness, mainly focusing on the American buffalo, exploring the tough independent attitude that was part of hunters at that time. Starting off with a detailed historical look at the decrease of the American buffalo population, it explains the reasons for their extinction because of hunting and habitat loss caused by growth and industrial progress. Roosevelt shares vivid accounts of his brother and cousin's buffalo hunt in Texas, showing the difficult journey they faced, like difficult travel conditions, encounters with wildlife and other hunters, and the exciting chase after the giant herds of buffalo. This beginning sets the stage for a story full of adventure, nature observations, and the author's deep respect for the American wilderness and the disappearing game within it.