US Army Frontier Scouts 1840–1921
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About this book
The role of the Frontier scout in the US Army during the period of westward expansion, was often far more important than that of the commanding officer. They possessed a priceless knowledge of the geography, people and characteristics of the great, unknown American hinterland and from the earliest days of exploration, the US Army depended on its scouts to guide troops across the plains and through the mountains as they guarded the nation's frontier settlements. This book tells the colourful story of these frontier men, covering many famous scouts such as 'Wild Bill' Hickok and 'Buffalo Bill' Cody.
Contents
Introduction · Chronology · Pioneer Scouts · Native American Scouts · West Coast Wars · Northern Plains Wars · Southern Plains Wars · Southwest Wars · Wounded Knee 1890 · United States Scouts · Bibliography
Paperback; July 2003; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781841765822