wars

A survey of the causes, events, and aftermath of the numerous wars between the Indians and the white settlers from 1637 to 1890.

An illustrated overview of Native American weapons that describes their history and purpose, covering striking, cutting, piercing, defensive, and symbolic weapons.

A biography of Cochise, the Chiricahua leader, focusing on his involvement in the Indian Wars and subsequent peace negotiations.

Contains a short children's history of George Armstrong Custer including his West Point years where he graduated last in his class, his service during the Civil War, appointment to the 7th Cavalry, and his fateful encounter with the Sioux nation at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.

Examines the conflict between the Dakota Indians, and Minnesota settlers and soldiers in the 1860s. Describes how 303 Dakota warriors were found guilty of murder, and Abraham Lincoln personally intervened to save the lives of 265, making the hanging of thirty-eight warriors the largest government execution in American history. Profiles notable people in the struggle, and discusses the conflict within the larger framework of the Civil War.

Chronicles the engagements between Indians and the white man during the settling of America, including the Battle of Wounded Knee that ended the Indian Wars.

Examines the life of the Mohawk chief, missionary, and statesman who led his people on the side of the British in the Revolutionary War.

Recounts events leading up to the last battle fought between white men and Indians, in which approximately two hundred men, women, and children of the Sioux tribe were slaughtered by United States cavalrymen.

Describes the bloody battle known as "Custer's last stand, " in which an army of Sioux Indians led by Sitting Bull fought off an attack by the United States cavalry, leaving no survivors among the soldiers in Custer's command.