First edition. [12] 304 pp. Illustrated with numerous black & white photographs and maps; notes, bibliographic essay, index. Gilt-lettered blue cloth. A very fine copy with dust jacket. The story of Native American scouts fighting for the United States Army. This work is considered the first comprehensive, scholarly study of the Indian scouts that served in almost every campaign to subdue the hostile western Indians.

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Title

Wolves for the Blue Soldiers. Indian Scouts and Auxiliaries with the United States Army, 1860-90.

Publisher

University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln

Publication Date

1982

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Fine

Book Type

Book

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