Satanta: The Great Chief of the Kiowas and His People is a historical book written by Clarence Wharton. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of Satanta, the great chief of the Kiowas, and his people.The book begins with a brief history of the Kiowa tribe and their way of life before the arrival of Europeans in North America. It then goes on to describe the life of Satanta, his rise to power, and his role in the conflicts between the Kiowas and the US government.The author provides a detailed account of ...
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Satanta: The Great Chief of the Kiowas and His People is a historical book written by Clarence Wharton. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of Satanta, the great chief of the Kiowas, and his people.The book begins with a brief history of the Kiowa tribe and their way of life before the arrival of Europeans in North America. It then goes on to describe the life of Satanta, his rise to power, and his role in the conflicts between the Kiowas and the US government.The author provides a detailed account of Satanta's negotiations with the US government, including his famous speech before the US Congress in 1867. The book also covers the battles between the Kiowas and the US army, including the Battle of Adobe Walls.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the Kiowa culture and traditions, including their religious beliefs, art, and music. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring the story to life.Overall, Satanta: The Great Chief of the Kiowas and His People is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important Native American leaders of the 19th century.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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