Guide to the Indian Wars of the West

Häftad, Engelska, 1998

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From 1860 to 1890 the United States military engaged in war after war with the indigenous peoples of the West. Although numerous treaties recognized the rights of individual tribes, the U.S. government often did nothing to stop settlers from expanding into Indian territory. Some Indians fled, and others attempted to coexist with the newcomers, but many fought against the loss of homelands and traditional ways of life. Superior numbers, organization, and technology benefited the United States, yet Indian resistance was often skillful, heroic, and tenacious. This informative work serves as a guide to the battlefields and fits the episodes into the larger historical drama. John D. McDermott, who has spent a lifetime researching the events, discusses the equipment, organization, and lifeways of the combatants. He explains circumstances underlying the encounters and analyzes the significance of events. This detailed guide also leads students, tourists, and history buffs to monuments, parks, museums, and other sources of information about the wars.

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Utgivningsdatum1998-11-01
Mått152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt329 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor211
FörlagUniversity of Nebraska Press
ISBN9780803282469

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Table of ContentsNotes to ContributorsPrefaceList of AbbreviationsPart 1. The Context1. Causes and Limiting FactorsDiffering Ideas of land UseTreatiesThe Indian RingManifest Destiny & NationalismUnderestimating the AdversaryDistrust of a Large Standing ArmyDivision of AuthorityImmigration PolicyRailroads2. Opponents Indians of the WestThe PlainsThe Great BasinThe PlateauThe Northwest CoastCaliforniaThe SouthwestThe ArmyArtilleryHigh CommandRegimental OrganizationCompany OfficersNoncommissioned StaffEnlisted MenThe Strength of the ArmyMaterial CultureIndians of the WestPlains Indian ClothingOther TribesBow & ArrowFirearmsThe ArmyClothingFirearms & AccoutrementsArtilleryMedical NeedsWomenCivilian menWarfareIndians of the WestCode of CourageScalping & MutilationThe WarriorLeadershipIndian StrategyLiving off the LandTactics & MethodsDefenseStrengths & WeaknessesThe ArmyThe Problem of DistanceClimateTrainingHorsesTactics & MethodsStrengths & WeaknessesIndian & Army LifeIndians of the WestWomenHabitationsCampsFoodBuffaloDance & MusicReligionDeath & MourningThe ArmyThe LandShelterEnlisted MenOfficersArmy Life in generalHealthWomen of the postCiviliansThe Indian Wars in Literature & the Arts Early LiteraturePoetsNovelistsHistorians & AnthropologistsModern LiteratureHistoriansWestern NovelistsIndian NovelsIndian WritersThe ArtsWestern FilmsIndians in FilmsWestern PaintersIndian ArtConclusionsPart 2. Places to VisitHistoric Sites & MuseumsCalifornia & the NorthwestCaliforniaHistoric SitesLava Beds National MonumentMuseumsGene Autry Western Heritage MuseumSouthwest MuseumOregonHistoric SitesFort DallesWashingtonHistoric SitesFort Simcoe State Park Heritage SiteVancouver BarracksFort Walla WallaThe Great BasinNevadaHistoric SitesFort Churchill State Historic ParkFort McDermitUtahHistoric SitesFort DouglasThe PlateauIdahoBattlefieldsClearwater BattlefieldWhite Bird BattlefieldMuseumsMuseum of Nez Perce CultureThe SouthwestArizonaHistoric SitesFort Verde State Historic ParkFort ApacheFort Bowie National Historic ParkBattlefieldsCibecue Creek BattlefieldsMuseumsThe Heard MuseumIndian Heritage SitesCochise StrongholdHubbell Trading Post National Historic SiteNew MexicoHistoric SitesFort StantonFort Union National MonumentTexasHistoric SitesFort ConchoFort Davis National Historic SiteFort McKavett State Historic SiteBattlefieldsAdobe WallsPalo Duro Canyon Battlefield State ParkThe Southern PlainsColoradoHistoric SitesBent's Old Fort National Historic SiteFort GarlandBattlefieldsBeecher's Island BattlefieldMilk Creek BattlefieldSand Creek BattlefieldSummit Springs BattlefieldMuseumsColorado History MuseumKoshare Indian Kiva MuseumUte Indian MuseumKansasHistoric SitesFort HaysFort Larned National Historic SiteFort LeavenworthFort RileyFort Scott National Historic SiteBattlefieldsPunished Woman BattlefieldSappa Creek BattlefieldIndian Heritage SitesQuannah Parker Starr HouseMissouriHistoric SitesJefferson Barracks Historical Park, St. LouisMuseumsJefferson National Expansion Memorial National Historic SiteMuseumOklahomaHistoric SitesFort GibsonFort RenoFort SillFort SupplyBattlefieldsWashita BattlefieldMuseumsGilcrease MuseumKiowa Tribal MuseumSouthern Plains Indian Museum