Scalp Dance
Scalp Dance by Th Goodrich, published by Stackpole Books in July 2002, offers a detailed exploration of the conflicts that erupted on the American Plains between 1865 and 1879. This 352-page work draws from diaries, letters, and memoirs of American Plains settlers, presenting a narrative that highlights the violent encounters between settlers and powerful Indigenous tribes as the U.S. Army intervened in these tumultuous events.
Readers will find a thorough examination of military history and the experiences of those who lived through this period. Goodrich’s account aims to provide a truthful depiction of Indian warfare, challenging modern misconceptions. The book delves into the harsh realities of life on the prairie, focusing on the perspectives of the participants themselves, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of 19th-century American history and military science.
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Some of the most savage war in world history was waged on the American Plains from 1865 to 1879. As settlers moved west following the Civil War, they found powerful Indian tribes barring the way. When the U.S. Army intervened, a bloody and prolonged conflict ensued.
Drawing heavily from diaries, letters, and memoirs from American Plains settlers, historian Thomas Goodrich weaves a spellbinding tale of life and death on the prairie, told in the timeless words of the participants themselves. Scalp Dance is a powerful, unforgettable epic that shatters modern myths. Within its pages, the reader will find a truthful account of Indian warfare as it occurred.
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