The A History of General Gibbon's Engagement with Nez Percés Indians in the Big Hole Valley, Montana, August 9th, 1877 Shields, G. O. (George O.) 1846-1925 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Battle of the Big Hole" by G. O. Shields is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the events surrounding General Gibbon's engagement with the Nez Percé Indians in August 1877, a significant conflict during the Nez Percé War. The narrative focuses on the intricacies of the battle, the strategies employed, and the bravery demonstrated by the soldiers and Indian warriors alike. The opening of the book sets the stage for the historical context of the Nez Percé War, explaining the treaties and tensions that led to the conflict. It introduces key figures such as Chief Joseph and General Gibbon, providing a brief backdrop on the pressures faced by the Nez Percé tribe and the military efforts to contain them. It outlines Gibbon's preparations and movements before the critical battle, emphasizing the challenges and the odds against him. Through vivid descriptions, it hints at the fierce confrontation about to unfold, foreshadowing themes of heroism, tragedy, and the fight for survival that define the upcoming narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-03-08 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Big Hole, Battle of the, Mont., 1877 E011 Original publication data not identified 02016602 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31549 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31549 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133723.0 31549