This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 12002506
Title:
The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains
The Bloody Border of Missouri and Kansas. The Story of the Slaughter of the Buffalo. Westward among the Big Game and Wild Tribes. A Story of Mountain and Plain
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains" by John R. Cook is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the life and experiences of the author in the Southwest Plains, including his encounters with buffalo hunters, wild tribes, and the tumultuous history surrounding the region, particularly during the Indian Wars. Cook offers a personal perspective on frontier life, detailing both the challenges and adventures that defined this period. The opening of the work introduces Cook's early life, touching on significant events leading to the Civil War, particularly his family's move to Kansas amidst growing unrest. He reflects on the stark realities of life during this tumultuous time, sharing vivid anecdotes of guerrilla warfare and societal changes. As he recounts his experiences, he paints a picture of a young man's formative years against the backdrop of conflict that would shape the future of the Southwest. The reader is engaged with his recollections of notable figures and events, laying the groundwork for an exploration of the buffalo's tragic fate and the challenges faced by early settlers and warriors alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cook, John R., 1844-1917
EBook No.: 51448
Published: Mar 14, 2016
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Underground movements
Subject: Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New
Subject: Southwest, New -- History -- 1848-
Subject: Cook, John R., 1844-1917
Subject: Pioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography
Subject: Pioneers -- Kansas -- Biography
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Kansas
Subject: American bison hunting -- Southwest, New -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Kansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12002506
Title:
The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains
The Bloody Border of Missouri and Kansas. The Story of the Slaughter of the Buffalo. Westward among the Big Game and Wild Tribes. A Story of Mountain and Plain
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains" by John R. Cook is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the life and experiences of the author in the Southwest Plains, including his encounters with buffalo hunters, wild tribes, and the tumultuous history surrounding the region, particularly during the Indian Wars. Cook offers a personal perspective on frontier life, detailing both the challenges and adventures that defined this period. The opening of the work introduces Cook's early life, touching on significant events leading to the Civil War, particularly his family's move to Kansas amidst growing unrest. He reflects on the stark realities of life during this tumultuous time, sharing vivid anecdotes of guerrilla warfare and societal changes. As he recounts his experiences, he paints a picture of a young man's formative years against the backdrop of conflict that would shape the future of the Southwest. The reader is engaged with his recollections of notable figures and events, laying the groundwork for an exploration of the buffalo's tragic fate and the challenges faced by early settlers and warriors alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cook, John R., 1844-1917
EBook No.: 51448
Published: Mar 14, 2016
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Underground movements
Subject: Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New
Subject: Southwest, New -- History -- 1848-
Subject: Cook, John R., 1844-1917
Subject: Pioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography
Subject: Pioneers -- Kansas -- Biography
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Kansas
Subject: American bison hunting -- Southwest, New -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Kansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.