Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known (1908)

By Oliver Otis Howard, George Varian, Howard O O (Oliver Otis)

Book Overview

""Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known"" is a book written by Major-General O. O. Howard and first published in 1908. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the author's experiences with various Native American chiefs during his time serving in the United States Army from the 1860s to the 1890s. The book provides an insight into the lives of some of the most famous Native American chiefs, including Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, and Chief Joseph. Howard recounts his interactions with these leaders and offers his perspective on their personalities, character, and leadership style. The book also includes descriptions of significant events in Native American history, such as the Battle of Little Bighorn and the Nez Perce War. Howard provides his own interpretation of these events and their significance.Overall, ""Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known"" is a fascinating historical account of the lives of some of the most significant Native American leaders of the 19th century. It offers readers a glimpse into the complex and often tumultuous relationship between Native Americans and the United States government during this time period.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163983594
• ISBN13: 9781163983591
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"