In "The Indians of the Pike's Peak Region," Irving Howbert offers a meticulously researched exploration of the indigenous tribes who inhabited the iconic Rocky Mountain area, specifically focusing on the cultural and historical dimensions of their lives before and during European settlement. Howbert's prose is both clear and evocative, grounding his narrative in a rich tapestry of ethnographic detail and poignant anecdotes. The book serves not only as an historical account but also as a cr...

In "Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains," Charles A. Eastman OhiyeS'a crafts a compelling narrative that illuminates the lives and legacies of prominent Native American leaders. Written with a blend of lyrical prose and intricate detail, the book serves both as a historical account and a tribute to the cultures that molded these formidable figures. Eastman draws upon his own experiences as a Santee Sioux, incorporating traditional oral histories and his deep understanding of Native American...

Native Americans make up less than one per cent of the total US population but represent half the nation's languages and cultures. Here, in one grand sweep, is the full story of Native American society, culture and religion. Here is everything from the land-based spirituality of their early creation myths and the late rise of Indian Pride, to the 88 uses to which the Sioux put the flesh and bones of the buffalo and the practice of berdache (men adopted as women).The book offers a c...

William W. Warren's History of the Ojibway People has long been recognized as a classic source on Ojibwe history and culture. Warren, the son of an Ojibwe woman, wrote his history in the hope of saving traditional stories for posterity even as he presented to the American public a sympathetic view of a people he believed were fast disappearing under the onslaught of a corrupt frontier population. He collected firsthand descriptions and stories from relatives, tribal leaders, and acquaintan...

In "Lewis and Clark," William R. Lighton expertly navigates the historic expedition of the famed duo, offering readers an intricate blend of meticulous research and narrative flair. Through a combination of vivid descriptions, detailed accounts of challenges faced, and insights into the explorers' motivations, Lighton captures the essence of early 19th-century America. His literary style balances historical accuracy with engaging storytelling, inviting readers into the trials and triumphs ...

An Eastern Correspondent spends the summer on duty with Hancock's 1867 Indian Expedition, following Hancock and Custer as they attempt to make peace with the warring Indians on the plains. Good examples of real life in the Indian Wars.

"The Plains Indian Wars: Indian War of 1864, War-Path & Bivouac, Ab-Sa-Ra-Ka, & Northwest Indian Fights & Fighters" (4 Volumes In 1) by Eugene Ware, John Finerty, Henry Carrington, and Cyrus Brady is an inside, eyewitness look at the Indian Wars that raged on the Plains from 1865-80. The 4 books show these bloody struggles from point of view of both the white man & Indian culture & tradition.Book I, "The Indian War of 1864" by Eugene F. Ware is his account of duty...

My Life on the Plains is an autobiographical first-hand account of the Indian Wars of 1867-1869, detailing the winter campaign of 1868 in which Custer led the 7th US cavalry against the Cheyenne indians. The book is a historical document of the perspectives and attitudes of it's age and author as well as an account of army life during the expeditions of the Indian Wars. Expect a fair amount of masculine bravado, historical fact-bending and quite a few stomach-turning descriptions of violen...

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Covering more than two centuries, The Beaver Men recounts the beginning of the beaver trade along the St. Lawrence to the last great rendezvous of traders and trappers on Ham’s Fork, in what is now Wyoming, in 1834. The Beaver Men is the third in Mari Sandoz’s trilogy of books narrating the history of the American West in relation to an animal species.

First published in the year 1911, George Bird Grinnell's novel 'Trails of the Pathfinders' is a collection of captivating articles through which the author examines the courage and determination of famous explorers including Lewis, Clark and Zebulon Pike.

On March 20, 1822, the Missouri Republican published a notice addressed to enterprising young men in the St. Louise area. The subscriber, it said wishes to engage one hundred young men to ascend the Missouri River to its source, there to be employed for one, two, or three years. For particulars enquire of Major Andrew Henry or of the subscriber near St. Louise. The subscriber was General William H. Ashley, and among the enterprising young men who embarked with Major Henry less tha...