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Highlights
- In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant sent O.O. Howard, widely known as the "Christian general", as an ambassador of peace to the western Indian tribes.
- Author(s): O O Howard
- 363 Pages
- History, General
Description
Book Synopsis
In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant sent O.O. Howard, widely known as the "Christian general", as an ambassador of peace to the western Indian tribes. Famous Indians Chiefs I Have Known is Howard's account of his journey. He tells of his peace agreement with the great Apache chief Cochise; describes his pursuit of Joseph and the surrender of the Nez Perce chief, who became his friend; and provides a poignant glimpse of the defeated Apache war leader Geronimo, selling canes and autographs. Equally impressive are his portraits of Winnemucca of the Piutes, the Sioux chiefs Red Cloud and Sitting Bull, and his descriptions of meetings with Washakie of the Shoshones, Pasqual of the Yumas, Antonio of the Pimas, Santos and Pedros of the Apaches, Manuelito of the Navajos, three Indians women--Sarah Winnemucca, granddaughter of the Piute chief, and Mattie, her sister-in-law--both of them powerful peacemakes in their own right. Included are chapters on the Seminole chief Osceola and the Modoc chief Captain Jack, famed for their resistance to white domination.In the introduction, Bruce J. Dinges, editor of publications at the Arizona Historical Society, discusses Howard's career and sets his book in historical context.
Review Quotes
"Howard was a talented writer and entertaining storyteller with a wry sense of humor. Writing from personal experience, he created engaging portraits--almost unheard of in his day--of Indians as flesh-and-blood human beings with a diverse range of personalities."--Bruce J. Dinges
Dimensions (Overall): 7.95 Inches (H) x 5.31 Inches (W) x .91 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 363
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Bison Books
Format: Paperback
Author: O O Howard
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 1989
TCIN: 91872389
UPC: 9780803272415
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-4157
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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