Mark van de Logt Libros

Focusing on the perspective of Pawnee Indian scouts, the narrative explores their crucial role in the United States Army during the Plains Indian wars from 1864 to 1877. These scouts undertook perilous missions, tracked enemy movements, and played pivotal roles in various battles, often rescuing American troops from dire situations. Mark van de Logt reveals previously overlooked episodes, shedding light on the scouts' experiences and contributions in this tumultuous period of American history.

Examines specific sites of historical interaction between American Indians and Europeans, from the outbreaks and effect of smallpox epidemics on the Arikaras, to the violence and enslavement Caddos faced at the hands of Hernando de Soto's expedition, and Wichita encounters with Spanish... číst celé