The Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877
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The Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877 by Paul H Carlson
This is an account of the failed expedition of the buffalo soldiers in 1877. Paul H. Carlson has mined courts-martial records, memories of a white boy who rode with the Indians and other sources to provide a nuanced view of soldiers, hunters, settlers and Indians on the Staked Plains.
.. a grueling day-by-day, almost hour-by-hour account of the ordeal from the viewpoints of its various participants... puts the event into perspective in regard to time, place and conditions which set the stage for disaster. - Elmer Kelton; ""... vividly described by Carlson, who writes authoritatively and with clarity. A highly engaging mini-epic that is also a significant contribution to Southern Plains history."" - Marc Simmons
Paul H. Carlson is a professor of history at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and a fellow of the Texas State Historical Association. He has written many articles and several books on West Texas history, Including one on cavalry soldier William R. Shafter and one on the Plains Indians, both published by Texas A&M University Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781585442539 |
| ISBN 10 | 1585442534 |
| Title | The Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877 |
| Author | Paul H Carlson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Texas A & M University Press |
| Year published | 2003-03-31 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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