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Fort Laramie : military bastion of the High Plains / by Douglas C. McChristian ; foreword by Paul L. Hedren.

Author: McChristian, Douglas C.

Imprint:Norman, Okla. : Arthur H. Clark Co., 2008, c2009.

Description456 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.

Note:The chain of posts to Oregon -- The first to make the ground bloody -- The unfortunate affair -- A thunder clap -- The Cheyennes are an unruly race -- A state of substantial rebellion -- The mail line is indepensible -- We are holding this territory by a thread -- This requires vigorous war -- We are going to have a warm time -- We have caught Mr. Two Face -- We settle the Indian troubles this season -- There shall be no more treachery -- Poor Indian finds himself hemmed in -- Rather lively times -- My hands are bloody to the elbows -- I do not want to be the only chief -- Indians have great respect for authority -- The Sioux War-- will be over forever -- Everything had changed -- The wind moans dismally -- That so much of it has been saved -- Appendix: Regiments represented in the Fort Laramie garrison, 1859-1890.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [421]-436) and index.



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Series Statement
Frontier military series ; 26
Subject:
Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming.
Frontier and pioneer life -- High Plains (U.S.)
Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895.
Fort Laramie (Wyo. : Fort) -- History.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890.
West (U.S.) -- History, Military -- 19th century.
High Plains (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
High Plains (U.S.) -- History, Military -- 19th century.
Series Added Entry-Uniform title
Frontier military series ; 26.