The book is like new with firm binding and clean pages. There are no markings. The dust jacket is like new. ~ This is a true account of a party going hunting on the great plains in Sept. & Oct. 1871. Led by General Sheridan and organised by the famous Buffalo Bill. A large party gathered on the evening of the 16th of September of those intending to participate in a buffalo hunt. They met at the Hudson River Railroad Depot in New York City, where they were supplied with a train of sixteen waggons to carry their baggage and guns. Upon getting to the plains the and finding the Buffalo their campaign duly began—and so began the shooting.