Among The Indians: Eight Years In The Far West 1858-1866 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428645790)

""Among The Indians: Eight Years In The Far West 1858-1866"" is a memoir written by Henry A. Boller about his experiences living among Native American tribes in the western United States during the mid-19th century. Boller was a trader and interpreter who worked for the Indian Bureau and spent several years living with various tribes, including the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. The book details Boller's interactions with the Native Americans, including his observations of their customs, beliefs, and daily life. He also discusses the conflicts between the tribes and the United States government, particularly during the Civil War. Boller provides insight into the complex relationships between the different tribes and how they interacted with each other. Throughout the book, Boller reflects on his own experiences and emotions, as well as his evolving attitudes towards the Native Americans. He describes the challenges he faced in adapting to their way of life and the impact that his time with them had on him. ""Among The Indians"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Native American experience during a pivotal time in American history. It offers a glimpse into the daily lives of these tribes and sheds light on the complex relationships between the Native Americans and the United States government.Embracing Sketches of Montana and Salt Lake.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry A. Boller
ISBN-10: 1428645799
ISBN-13: 9781428645790
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2006
Pages: 492
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d