02428cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000570011324500590017026400510022930000470028033600260032733700260035333800360037950000310041550800310044652014650047753400450194265300230198765300440201085600430205499900170209722464UtSlPG20260610133521.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aAltsheler, Joseph A.q(Joseph Alexander),d1862-191914aThe Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-31  aProduced by Lynn Ratcliffe  a"The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two brothers, Richard and Albert Howard, who find themselves on a perilous journey across the plains while exploring the frontier during the Great Sioux War. This journey into the heart of Indian territory is not only a physical trek but also a test of the brothers' resilience and their bond, set against the backdrop of conflict and the quest for gold.  At the start of the book, we meet the brothers struggling through the harsh terrain, with Albert suffering from exhaustion and illness. Richard is deeply concerned for his brother's health and is determined to protect him amidst the challenges they face. The narrative introduces a diverse cast of characters, including a rough train leader named Sam Conway, and an intriguing Indian guide, Bright Sun, whose motivations and loyalties are laden with complexity. As the train continues westward, the story foreshadows impending conflict, highlighting tensions between the brothers' desire for wealth and the dangers posed by the Sioux nation and the hostile environment they inhabit. The dynamic between the brothers and their interactions with fellow travelers set the stage for the unfolding drama, shaping a tale of adventure, survival, and the harsh realities of life on the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aDakota Indians -- Wars, 1876 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22464  c63581d63581