wars

Provides an account of the Plains Indian Wars, a series of confrontations between the U.S. Army and Native American peoples of the Great Plains, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.

Examines the life and legacy of Geronimo, a Native American leader and medicine man of the Chiricahua Apache who fought to protect his tribal lands.

Chronicles the life of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, discussing his interactions with Lewis and Clark, his reaction to the white settlers changing his tribe's way of life, his efforts to help his people through the loss of their land and freedom, and the myths that surround his life.

An exploration of the effects of territorial expansion on the Native American people and discusses causes of fights, treaties, betrayals, and more.

"Osceloa--born Billy Powell--was the son of an English trader and a Creek woman. Although not Seminole by birth, he was adopted into their tribe as a child when he and his mother moved to Florida to escape the fighting of the Creek Wars. As an adult, Osceola (his Seminole name) fought to help his people keep control of their ancestral homeland"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

"Which Native American leader left the most lasting legacy, Geronimo or Sitting Bull? Most Americans and many people worldwide have heard these two famous names. Today, however, the general public knows little about the lives of these great leaders. During the second half of the nineteenth century when they opposed white intrusion and expansion into their territories, just the mention of their names could spark fear or anger. After they surrendered to the army and lived in captivity, they evoked curiosity and sympathy for the plight of the American Indian. Author Bill Markley offers a thoughtful and entertaining examination of these legendary lives in this new joint biography of these two great leaders"--Provided by publisher.

"Shawnee chief Tecumseh was a brilliant orator who spent most of his life traveling around the country, convincing other Native Americans to form an alliance against the European colonizers. With his brother, who was known as the Prophet, Tecumseh formed a religious and political movement that gained steam until he was killed during the War of 1812. When he died, the resistance died with him. Historical photographs augment the accessible main text to present young readers with a picture of Tecumseh's life and the remarkable feats he accomplished for his people"--Provided by publisher.

"Red Cloud distinguished himself early on as a brave and skilled warrior. In his youth, he joined his people, the Oglala Sioux, in fighting nearby Crow and Pawnee groups. When the United States government created the Bozeman Trail-a shortcut to the Oregon Trail that led directly through Sioux hunting grounds-Red Cloud embarked on a prolonged campaign against the government. He is the only Native American in history to win a war against the US Army"--Provided by publisher.

"This book examines the life of Apache warrior Little Sister Lozen in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills"--Provided by publisher.