The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains: The Bloody Border of Missouri and Kansas. the Story of the Slaughter of the Buffalo. Westward Among the Big Game and Wild Tribes. a Story of Mountain and Plain

Published in 1907, 'The Border and the Buffalo' by John R. Cook is a historical account detailing the author's experiences in the Southwest Plains during the tumultuous period surrounding the Civil War and Indian Wars. Cook reflects on his life as a pioneer, recounting encounters with buffalo hunters and wild tribes, while providing personal anecdotes that illustrate the challenges of frontier life. The narrative also addresses the tragic fate of the buffalo and the impact of these events on early settlers and Native Americans, making it a significant contribution to the history of the American West.