Forts of the Northern Plains: Guide to Historic Military Posts

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Forts of the Northern Plains: Guide to Historic Military Posts of the Plains Indian Wars
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51 fort sites in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana
More than 100 photographs and drawings illustrate life at the forts
Directions, visitor information, and nearby points of interest for every site
As the first official symbols of U. S. government presence on the Western frontier, the forts of the Northern Plains were both centers of commerce and sources of conflict. The integral role 51 of those forts played during decades of warfare with the Plains Indians tribes--and the posts' fates after those wars ended--is recounted in this informative guidebook. Included are histories, up-to-date descriptions of what remains today, and directions and visitor information for each post.
Country USA
Brand Stackpole Books
Manufacturer UNKNO
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780811734967
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Forts of the Northern Plains: Guide to Historic Military Posts of the Plains Indian Wars