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當時牛皮大衣風靡美國的上流社會,使水牛皮買賣成為一樁可以讓人發財的生意。安德魯在鎮上結識了獵人米勒,得知了一個關於一大群藏匿於落磯山脈山谷中美國水牛的傳說,安德魯想多認識荒野,便加入了追尋這群美國水牛的探險。
這是一趟非常艱辛的旅程,但旅途的最終他們找到了這片傳說中天堂般肥沃的山谷。到了那裡,他們開始放縱地屠殺水牛,投入在屠殺中讓他們忘了時間。冬天很快地籠罩了山谷,把他們困住,漫長的禁閉、孤立所引起的焦躁、寒冷以及飢餓幾乎使他們發瘋。
直到春天,他們才狼狽地回到屠夫渡口鎮,但他們回到的是跟他們一樣已經改變了的地方。
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Ver TodosA truly phenomenal novel by Williams. A well-written, slow-burning, dramatic tale of a young man with ambitions, humbled by the reality of life and a long winter. Williams has a way with words, the way he makes you feel as if you’re right there alongside the characters. A would recommend for anyone.