A One-Armed General During the Indian Wars (Abridged, Annotated)

This is a rare book of keen observation, respect, and in some instances even affection for Native Americans of his time. General Oliver O. Howard commanded Union forces in the American Civil War and lost his right arm at the Battle of Fair Oaks in 1862. After recovery, he continued in important commands, including the Army of the Tennessee. He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

After the war, he commanded troops on the frontier during the conflicts with Native Americans. He accepted...