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War-Path And Bivouac Or The Conquest Of The Sioux

War-Path And Bivouac Or The Conquest Of The Sioux

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19th Century United States HistoryArmed ForcesWeaponry & Vehicles

ISBN10: 142864007X
ISBN13: 9781428640078
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 9 2006
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.49
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
War-Path and Bivouac or The Conquest of the Sioux is a historical book written by John F. Finerty. The book is a detailed account of the United States Army's campaign against the Sioux Indians in the late 19th century. The author, who was a journalist and war correspondent, provides an eyewitness account of the events that took place during the Sioux Wars.The book starts with a brief history of the Sioux Indians and their way of life before the arrival of the Europeans. It then moves on to the conflicts between the Sioux and the United States Army, starting with the Fetterman Massacre in 1866 and leading up to the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890.Finerty describes the tactics and strategies used by both the Sioux and the Army, as well as the key figures involved in the conflicts, such as Sitting Bull and General George Armstrong Custer. He also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the impact of westward expansion and the government's policy of Manifest Destiny.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American culture, and the conflicts between indigenous peoples and the United States government. It is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.A Narrative Of Stirring Personal Experiences And Adventures In The Big Horn And Yellowstone Expedition Of 1876, And In The Campaign On The British Border, In 1879.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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