The Great Plains

The Great Plains: The Romance Of Western American Exploration, Warfare And Settlement, 1527-1870 is a comprehensive historical account of the exploration, warfare, and settlement of the Great Plains region of the United States. Written by Randall Parrish, the book covers the period from 1527, when the Spanish explorer Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca first encountered the Great Plains, to 1870, when the region was fully settled by European Americans.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in the history of the Great Plains. Part one covers the early exploration of the region by Spanish, French, and English explorers, including the expeditions of Coronado, La Salle, and Lewis and Clark. Part two focuses on the conflicts between Native American tribes and European settlers, including the Indian Wars of the 1860s and 1870s. Part three covers the settlement of the Great Plains by European Americans, including the Homestead Act of 1862 and the building of the transcontinental railroad.Throughout the book, Parrish provides detailed descriptions of the geography, climate, and wildlife of the Great Plains, as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the Native American tribes who lived there. He also delves into the political and economic factors that shaped the history of the region, including the fur trade, the gold rush, and the expansion of the United States.Overall, The Great Plains: The Romance Of Western American Exploration, Warfare And Settlement, 1527-1870 is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important regions in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the Great Plains region, or the interactions between Native American tribes and European settlers.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.