Red Cloud, The Solitary Sioux: A Story Of The Great Prairie (1882) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164932741)

""Red Cloud, The Solitary Sioux: A Story Of The Great Prairie"" is a historical novel written by William Francis Butler and first published in 1882. The book is set in the mid-19th century on the Great Plains of North America and follows the life of the Sioux leader, Red Cloud. The novel begins with Red Cloud as a young boy, growing up in a traditional Sioux community. As he grows older, he becomes a skilled warrior and leader, fighting against the encroachment of white settlers on Sioux land. The story explores Red Cloud's relationships with other Sioux leaders, as well as his interactions with white settlers and government officials.The novel also provides a detailed account of the Sioux Wars, including the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the Wounded Knee Massacre. Through Red Cloud's story, the book sheds light on the complex and often violent history of Native American relations with the United States government.""Red Cloud, The Solitary Sioux: A Story Of The Great Prairie"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction, offering readers a glimpse into the life of one of the most important Native American leaders of the 19th century.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: William Francis Butler
ISBN-10: 1164932748
ISBN-13: 9781164932741
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d