""Satanta: The Great Chief Of The Kiowas And His People"" is a historical book written by Clarence Wharton that explores the life and legacy of Satanta, a prominent Kiowa chief who played a significant role in the history of the American West. The book delves into the cultural and social context of the Kiowa people, their way of life, and their interactions with other tribes and settlers in the region.The author provides a detailed account of Satanta's life, from his early years as a warrior to his rise as a respected ...
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""Satanta: The Great Chief Of The Kiowas And His People"" is a historical book written by Clarence Wharton that explores the life and legacy of Satanta, a prominent Kiowa chief who played a significant role in the history of the American West. The book delves into the cultural and social context of the Kiowa people, their way of life, and their interactions with other tribes and settlers in the region.The author provides a detailed account of Satanta's life, from his early years as a warrior to his rise as a respected leader of the Kiowa people. The book also examines the conflicts and battles that Satanta and his people faced, including the Red River War and the Battle of Adobe Walls.Through extensive research and analysis, Wharton paints a vivid portrait of Satanta as a complex figure who embodied the struggles and challenges of his people. The book also sheds light on the broader historical and cultural implications of the Kiowa people's experience, including their relationship with the land, their spiritual beliefs, and their interactions with the U.S. government.Overall, ""Satanta: The Great Chief Of The Kiowas And His People"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American culture, and the complex dynamics of cultural exchange and conflict.This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Seller's Description:
Good with no dust jacket. 0404157483. Reprint of the original 1935 edition. Hard cover published by AMS Press in 1984. No dust jacket. Black covers with gilt lettering on spine. Spine is cocked some. Corners of covers have some rubbing. Book is in good condition. 12mo, 246 pages, .8 lb.; 12mo 7"-7½" tall; 246 pages.
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Very Good. Book Very Good. No dust jacket. Red boards very ligthly shelf-worn, slight dulling to spine. Author's stamped signature on front endpage. Previous owner name (in pencil) on front pastedown. Contents in nice shape, though with a gentle lengthwisse crease to page 149.
