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Border Captives
CARL COKE RISTER
Other works by CARL COKE RISTERPublication: University of Oklahoma Press, 1940, Norman
First edition. 8vo. Cloth, 220pp., illustrations, 2 maps. Bibliography. Index. Drawing on extensive research of original documents and records, the author presents a narrative history of Indian depredations upon the frontier settlers on the southern plains of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. One of the best books on the subject. Includes material on the killing of Ms. Blimm at the Washita and Custer's rescue of Ms. Morgan and Ms. Whit in 1869. "This is the best analytical account of Texas Indian captivities."--Basic Texas Books 174. A fine, bright copy. Dust jacket has been internally reinforced by previous owner, otherwise some light occasional wear toadies and corners, with some light chipping to spine ends. Increasingly scarce work.
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