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Author:
Magid, Paul.
Title:
The Gray Fox : George Crook and the Indian wars / by Paul Magid.
Publisher:
University of Oklahoma Press,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
xv, 495 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Subject:
Crook, George,--1829-1890.
Indians of North America--Wars--1866-1895.
Generals--United States--Biography.
United States.--Army--Biography.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Changing the old system of warfare -- A summer and fall campaign -- Winter campaigning -- Assignment to Apacheria -- A march into the country -- The sword and the olive branch -- The wickenburg massacre -- The last peace offensive -- The tonto campaign -- "Their future depended very much upon themselves" -- Removal -- Final days in Arizona -- Department of the Platte -- Rails to riches -- Prelude to war -- Preparing for battle -- The Big Horn and Yellowstone Expedition -- March to the Rosebud -- The largest battle -- The Rosebud revisited -- Paralysis at Cloud Peak -- The Last Stand -- Merritt joins the campaign -- Uniting with Terry -- The horsemeat march -- Slim Buttes -- Dealing with the agency Sioux -- The Second Powder River Expedition -- Surrender -- Loose ends -- The death of Crazy Horse -- Removal.
ISBN:
0806147067 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780806147062 (hardcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)894140210
LCCN:
2014042989
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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