The Cheyenne Indians: Their History and Lifeways
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This work synthesizes historical research and George Bent's firsthand recollections to present a comprehensive view of Cheyenne society and history.
It covers traditional lifeways, governance, military societies, and the tribe's interactions with expanding U.S.
settlement.
The book aids understanding of cultural context behind events like treaty negotiations and conflicts.
Grinnell's scholarship situates the Cheyenne within regional dynamics of the Plains while Bent's narratives add personal detail.
The combination makes it a valuable resource for historians and readers interested in Native American history.
It covers traditional lifeways, governance, military societies, and the tribe's interactions with expanding U.S.
settlement.
The book aids understanding of cultural context behind events like treaty negotiations and conflicts.
Grinnell's scholarship situates the Cheyenne within regional dynamics of the Plains while Bent's narratives add personal detail.
The combination makes it a valuable resource for historians and readers interested in Native American history.
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Episode 404 - The Battle of Beecher Island
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Episode 403 - The Sand Creek Massacre
