*NOTE: From this Public Domain work, the original publication was, scanned, assembled, proofed, with additional historic photographs and text added as appropriate by the editor. – Galen C. Dukes, 2011.
Fascinating reading of the way of life of the Sioux Indians in the mid-1800s. The author lived with them as a tribal member, married within the tribe and became a sub-chief. The descriptions on making clothing, weapons and tanning hides are a “how to” manual.
During the civil war the author joined the army and became a regular army cavalry officer stationed on the Western Frontier. His disagreement over how the Indians were treated lead to his courts martial and removal from the army. He returned to the tribal lands and lived there until being killed by the Indians in 1871.
A truly enjoyable and educational read. All the original illustrations are included, along with added pertinent historical photographs.
Fascinating reading of the way of life of the Sioux Indians in the mid-1800s. The author lived with them as a tribal member, married within the tribe and became a sub-chief. The descriptions on making clothing, weapons and tanning hides are a “how to” manual.
During the civil war the author joined the army and became a regular army cavalry officer stationed on the Western Frontier. His disagreement over how the Indians were treated lead to his courts martial and removal from the army. He returned to the tribal lands and lived there until being killed by the Indians in 1871.
A truly enjoyable and educational read. All the original illustrations are included, along with added pertinent historical photographs.
