The Diaries of John Gregory Bourke Volume 1: November 20, 1872--July 28, 1876
- ISBN-10
- 1574411616
- ISBN-13
- 9781574411614
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs
- Pages
- 528
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press
- Author
- John Gregory Bourke
Description
These volumes are a first person narrative of a soldier in the West during the Great Sioux War and the Cheyenne Outbreak as well as other important Indian battles. Extensive information is also given about the Native Americans living during those times.
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