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1815-1875

The Indian Wars

battles, bloodshed, and the fight for freedom on the American frontier
2016
"Take a...visual journey through the Indian wars in the pages of this...illustrated reference. Native American author Anton Treuer's...text explores...stories, including the...expedition of Hernando de Soto, the clashes between the Plains tribes, and the...surrender of legendary leader Chief Joseph. Hundreds of illustrations, maps, photographs, and artworks lay bare the...conflicts between Native Americans and European encroachment"--Provided by publisher.

Killing Crazy Horse

the merciless Indian wars in America
Discusses the journey through the American West and the clashes between Native Americans and settlers.

Native American resistance

An exploration of Native American resistance to territorial expansion, covering causes of fights, treaties, betrayals, and more.
Cover image of Native American resistance

War for the plains

1994
Examines the Plains Indians and their struggle to keep their lands with discussion of the Dakota uprising, Little Bighorn, life on the reservation, and more.

Battle on the plains

the United States Plains Wars
2011
Provides information about the political, strategic, tactical, and cultural aspects of the United States Plains Wars; and includes primary source images, maps, and battle plans.

William Clark and the shaping of the West

2004
Presents a biography of William Clark, co-captain of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, discussing his early life on the trans-Appalachian frontier, and examining his role in the destruction of Native America and the shaping of the West.

Plains Indian wars

2010
This book tells the story of a long series of maneuvers, skirmishes, battles, massacres, treaties, and relocations that occurred between 1854 and 1900.

Plains Indian wars

2003
Presents a chronicle of the Plains Indian Wars, looking at events that led to the conflict between Native Americans and the U.S. government, and examining the war's objectives and strategies, weapons and tactics, and notable combatants and civilians.
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