Life Of George Bent, Written From His Letters.

GEORGE E. HYDE

Publication: University of Oklahoma Press, 1968, Norman

First edition. 389 pp. Numerous illustrations. 11 maps. An outstanding biography. George Bent was the son of Col. William Bent, co-founder of Bent's Fort, and Owl Woman, the daughter of White Thunder, keeper of the Medicine Arrows of the Southern Cheyenne. George remained among the "hostile" Cheyenne groups, and provides unique and important insight into the clashes between U.S. Army and the Cheyenne from 1863 to 1868. Sand Creek, Beecher Island, The Battle of The Washita, The Fetterman Fight, Adobe Walls, and many others are covered. A fine, bright copy in lightly rubbed dust jacket with very slight wear ar spine ends.