"Tell Baker To Strike Them Hard!" Incident On The Marias, 23 Jan. 1870

ROBERT J. EGE

Publication: The Old Army Press, 1970, Bellevue, Nebraska

First Edition. Cloth. I-IX,-146pp.+3pp. Index. Illustrations. Introduction by Don Russell. Foreword. In 1870, troops under the command of Major Eugene Baker attacked a village of Piegan Indians on the Marias River in Montana Territory. The author is the first to fully investigate the charges of "massacre" against Baker and his men. A thorough examination, the author documents all aspects of his study...pro & con. A fine copy. Dust jacket shows considerable rubbing, yet minimal edgewear, with exception of light chipping to spine ends.