Nelson A. Miles and the Twilight of the Frontier Army - Hardcover

Nelson A. Miles and the Twilight of the Frontier Army

Hardcover. Presumed first edition/first printing. xv, 391 p. Illustrations. Maps. Notes. Bibliographical Essay. Index. Based on a wide range of sources, including materials only recently made available to researchers, this first complete, carefully documented biography of Miles skillfully delineates the brilliant, abrasive, and controversial tactician whose career in many respects epitomized the story of the Old Army. Nelson A. Miles was probably the best Indian fighter produced by the U.S. Army between 1865 and 1890, figuring prominently in some of the most famous and significant conflicts between whites and Native Americans. This carefully documented biography of Miles skillfully delineates the brilliant, abrasive, and controversial tactician whose career in many respects epitomized the story of the Old Army. Good in fair dust jacket. Slightly cocked. DJ has some wear, soiling, edge tears and chips. Artikel-Nr. 58860

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