Introduction : the Forsyth Scouts, American Indians, and writing Western history -- The road to war -- Roman Nose -- The Settlers' War -- Hancock's War and the Battle of Prairie Dog Creek -- Steel rails and a failed peace : the Cheyennes' War -- The Trail to the Arickaree -- Forsyth's War : the Battle of Beecher Island -- The Scouts' War -- Relief and retribution -- Conclusions : the last days of the Dog Soldiers.
Summary:
"First to examine the Beecher Island battle and its relationship to conflict between American Indians and Euroamericans on the central plains of Colorado and Kansas in late 1860s. Focusing on Cheyenne Dog Men warrior society to defend the lands from Euroamerican encroachment and includes reminiscences of American Indian and Euroamerican participants"-- Provided by publisher.
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