25 Rare Photos That Changed the Course of Our Nation

1870 — Bison skulls used as fertilizer

In the 19th century, American bison were hunted to near extinction. Entrepreneurs and hunters killed the animals for their prized skins and left their bodies behind to decay. In this picture, a poacher is seen standing on a pile of around 100,000 bison skulls.

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  1. della sigler says

    i love seeing theses photos, It is difficult watching a slide show of photos. could you put them all in one setting. appreciate as i liked to see them .