The Fetterman Massacre

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Publication Year:
2012

ISBN-13: 9781453274163

<DIV><b>Dee Brown&rsquo;s authoritative history of Fort Phil Kearney and the notorious Fetterman Massacre</b></div><DIV><BR>This dark, unflinching, and fascinating book is Dee Brown&rsquo;s riveting account of events leading up to the Battle of the Hundred Slain&mdash;the devastating 1866 conflict that pitted Lakota, Arapaho, and Northern Cheyenne warriors, including Oglala chief Red Cloud, against the United States cavalry under the command of Captain William Fetterman. Providing a vivid backdrop to the battle, Brown offers a portrait of Wyoming&rsquo;s Ft. Phil Kearney and the remarkable men who built and defended it. Based on a wealth of historical sources and sparked by Brown&rsquo;s narrative genius, <i>The Fetterman Massacre</i> is an essential look at one of the frontier&rsquo;s defining conflicts.</div><DIV>&#160;</div><DIV>This ebook features an illustrated biography of Dee Brown including rare photos from the author&rsquo;s personal collection.</div>