| Author |
Cook, John R., 1844-1917 |
| LoC No. |
12002506
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| Title |
The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains
The Bloody Border of Missouri and Kansas. The Story of the Slaughter of the Buffalo. Westward among the Big Game and Wild Tribes. A Story of Mountain and Plain
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains" by John R. Cook is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the life and experiences of the author in the Southwest Plains, including his encounters with buffalo hunters, wild tribes, and the tumultuous history surrounding the region, particularly during the Indian Wars. Cook offers a personal perspective on frontier life, detailing both the challenges and adventures that defined this period. The opening of the work introduces Cook's early life, touching on significant events leading to the Civil War, particularly his family's move to Kansas amidst growing unrest. He reflects on the stark realities of life during this tumultuous time, sharing vivid anecdotes of guerrilla warfare and societal changes. As he recounts his experiences, he paints a picture of a young man's formative years against the backdrop of conflict that would shape the future of the Southwest. The reader is engaged with his recollections of notable figures and events, laying the groundwork for an exploration of the buffalo's tragic fate and the challenges faced by early settlers and warriors alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Underground movements
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New
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| Subject |
Southwest, New -- History -- 1848-
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| Subject |
Cook, John R., 1844-1917
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| Subject |
Pioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography
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| Subject |
Pioneers -- Kansas -- Biography
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Kansas
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| Subject |
American bison hunting -- Southwest, New -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Kansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51448 |
| Release Date |
Mar 14, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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