The American Indian in the United States: Period 1850-1914
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Author/Creator
Warren K. Moorehead
Historical note:
On 2 May 1885 Lieutenant Colonel William Otter was defeated by Poundmaker's war chief Fine-Day at the Battle of Cut Knife near Battleford, SK. A flying column of Canadian militia and army regulars was defeated by Poundmaker despite their use of a Gatling gun.Historical note:
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.Overview of the history of First Nations, dealt with by area: North-West, South Saskatchewan, Eastern Canada, British Columbia and Yukon. The author also has sections to discuss Sioux and Eskimo (Inuit)) issues. Excerpt from: Canada and Its Provinces, Vol. VII, edited by Adam Shortt and Arthur G. Doughty.
Historical note:
From The Graphic, an Illustrated Newspaper.