Scott Douglas D and Peter Bleed (4 results)

Softcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Softcover with photographic stiff covers showing Custer in buckskin and the Grand Duke Alexis from Russia; numerous photos; 205pp. Fine; appears unread. Details the young Grand Duke Alexis' trip to America in 1872, which included a buffalo hunt hosted by General Phil Sheridan and including George Armstrong Custer, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Spotted Tail of the Brule Sioux. Led by Scott, the authors combine archaeological and historial research to offer an expansive and accurate portrayl of this singular diplomatic event. Nice collectible copy.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 2nd printing. very nice copy; name on endpaper.

First Softbound Edition. First Softbound Edition. octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (xx), (208)pp. University of Oklahoma Press, An innovative exploration of a legendary excursion on the western plains. On a chilly January morning in 1872, a special visitor arrived by train in North Platte, Nebraska. Grand Duke Alexis of Russia had already seen the cities and sights of the EastNew York, Washington, and Niagara Fallsand now the young nobleman was about to enjoy a western adventure: a grand buffalo hunt. His host would be General Philip Sheridan, and the excursion would include several of the West's most iconic characters: George Armstrong Custer, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Spotted Tale of the Brulé Sioux. The Royal Buffalo Hunt, as this event is now called, has become a staple of western lore. Yet incorrect information and misconceptions about the excursion have prevented a clear understanding of what really took place. Douglas D. Scott, Peter Bleed, and Stephen Damm combine archaeological and historical research to offer an expansive and accurate portrayal of this singular diplomatic event. The authors focus their investigation on the Red Willow Creek encampment site, now named Camp Alexis, the party's only stopping place along the hunt trail that can be located with certainty. In addition to physical artifacts, the authors examine a plethora of primary accountssuch as railroad timetables, invitations to balls and dinners, even sheet music commemorating the visitto supplement the archaeological evidence. They also reference documents from the Russian State Archives previously unavailable to researchers, as well as recently discovered photographs that show the layout and organization of the camp. Weaving all these elements together, their account constitutes a valuable product of the interdisciplinary approach known as microhistory. Illustrated with photographs. As new. octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. …

Paperback. Condition: Very good. Second Printing. Octavo (23 cm), pp. 78. Tan cardstock wraps with brown titling and illustration. Includes works cited list and numerous hand-drawn maps. Light shelf wear, else fine.