Insightful, rarely told history of Native American courage in the face of White expansionism in the 19th century. Truth-telling tale of the ruthless brutality that forced the Native American population into resettlement camps and reservations, with a look at the few white Americans who fought to help them. 356 pages, indexed. View More...
In 1890, Indian Territory (today's Oklahoma) was rough, rowdy and full of pioneers hoping to start a new life full of promise by using hard work and clever thinking. The railroad was creeping across the new nation and many a young man saw opportunities for new towns, fame and fortune. The Chickasaw Indians were neighbors and held great power in the area but one man, Williamson J. Milburn used both his wits and his gun to birth a new town along the Blue River. This book is the story of that young man and his family as they began a new life in the lawless country of Milburn, Indian Territory. It... View More...
Do you have family stories about being part Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw or Seminole? If you now want to prove whether those stories are true, this book is a helpful guide. It focuses on the toughest period to research: the century or so prior to the removal of the Southeastern nations to Indian Territory, when no records were kept. After the removal, records were kept about the various tribes. The book helps with research during the Colonial period to the great tribal rolls of mid-to-late 19th century, using records kept by Americans, English, French and Spanish governments. View More...
