History of the Sioux War and Massacres of 1862 and 1863

8vo, modern calf spine and corners with marbled boards, illustrated, 354, [2] pp. Library stamps, including title, slight aging; really nice copy in a fine modern binding. Heard was with general Sibley in his campaign against the Sioux. It appears he was stationed in Minnesota for 12 years, and witnessed the removal of the Sioux from their ancient homelands to reservations along the Minnesota River. He spent considerable time collecting information from the Indians about what he referred to as massacres and outrages against the whites. This work reflects the output of those efforts. Sabin 31178 Howes H378a