Regulars In The Redwoods, The U.S. Army In Northern California 1852-1861.

WILLIAM F STROBRIDGE

Publication: The Arthur H Clark Co, 1994, Spokane

First Edition. Cloth. 283pp. Illustrations. 2 Maps. Preface. Introduction. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. A planned program of eradication of Indians who were in the way of settlement of California’s northernmost counties during the pre-Civil War decade. A war against largely peaceful Indians was carried on by settlers with, to some extent, the blessing of the state of California.The Army found itself in the middle of this clash of cultures, trying to be impartial and trying to prevent violence by either side, though not always successful because of the War Department budget that starved the Northern California garrison of soldiers, horses, weapons, and housing. An excellent account of the numerous challenges that confronted the U.S. Army in their efforts to maintain peace between the Indians and settlers in Northern California. As New in dust jacket.