The Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877
| Author | : Paul Howard Carlson |
| Publisher | : Texas A&M University Press |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781603446693 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1603446699 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (699 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877 by : Paul Howard Carlson
Download or read book The Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877 written by Paul Howard Carlson and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 1877 was a drought year in West Texas. That summer, some forty buffalo soldiers struck out into the Llano Estacado, pursuing a band of raiding Comanches. Several days later they were missing and presumed dead from thirst. Although most of the soldiers straggled back into camp, four died, and others faced court-martial for desertion. Here, Carlson provides insight into the interaction of soldiers, hunters, settlers, and Indians on the Staked Plains.
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