Isbn: 9780282385774 - Annals of Wyoming, Vol. 46: Spring, 1974 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the tragic story of the Fletcher family, who fell victim to an Indian attack in 1865 along the Overland Trail. It sheds light on the historical backdrop of the Indian War of 1865, caused by the Sand Creek Massacre and the subsequent retaliation of tribes along the trail. The narrative follows Amanda Mary, one of the surviving daughters, as she recounts the horrors of her captivity and the harrowing journey that followed. The author examines the role of the Dog Soldiers, a group of renegade Indians at the heart of the conflict, and their complex relationship with the Arapahoe and Cheyenne tribes. Through Amanda's resilience and the author's meticulous research, this book offers a poignant account of survival and the devastating impact of the clash between settlers and Native Americans on the Great Plains. It highlights the complexities of the era, the fragility of peace, and the enduring legacy of a tragic chapter in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…