Red Cloud, the Solitary Sioux

Red Cloud, The Solitary Sioux: A Story Of The Great Prairie (1882) is a historical novel written by William Francis Butler. The book tells the story of Red Cloud, a Sioux warrior and leader who fought against the encroachment of white settlers on Native American land in the late 19th century.The novel is set in the Great Plains of North America during the 1860s and 1870s, a time when the United States government was expanding westward and pushing Native Americans off their ancestral lands. Red Cloud, the protagonist of the story, is a proud and independent Sioux warrior who refuses to accept the government's attempts to force his people onto reservations.As Red Cloud struggles to defend his people's way of life, he must also contend with the challenges of leadership and the complex relationships between different tribes and factions within his own community. Along the way, he forms alliances with other Native American leaders and faces off against powerful white politicians and military leaders.The novel is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, offering a vivid portrayal of life on the Great Plains during a tumultuous period in American history. With its richly detailed descriptions of Native American culture and traditions, Red Cloud, The Solitary Sioux is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the struggles of the Native American people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.