The The Bloody Border of Missouri and Kansas. The Story of the Slaughter of the Buffalo. Westward among the Big Game and Wild Tribes. A Story of Mountain and Plain Cook, John R. 1844-1917 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains" by John R. Cook is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the life and experiences of the author in the Southwest Plains, including his encounters with buffalo hunters, wild tribes, and the tumultuous history surrounding the region, particularly during the Indian Wars. Cook offers a personal perspective on frontier life, detailing both the challenges and adventures that defined this period. The opening of the work introduces Cook's early life, touching on significant events leading to the Civil War, particularly his family's move to Kansas amidst growing unrest. He reflects on the stark realities of life during this tumultuous time, sharing vivid anecdotes of guerrilla warfare and societal changes. As he recounts his experiences, he paints a picture of a young man's formative years against the backdrop of conflict that would shape the future of the Southwest. The reader is engaged with his recollections of notable figures and events, laying the groundwork for an exploration of the buffalo's tragic fate and the challenges faced by early settlers and warriors alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-03-14 E-text prepared by Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Underground movements Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895 Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New Southwest, New -- History -- 1848- Cook, John R., 1844-1917 Pioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography Pioneers -- Kansas -- Biography Frontier and pioneer life -- Kansas American bison hunting -- Southwest, New -- History -- 19th century Kansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 F786 Original publication data not identified 12002506 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51448 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51448 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134202.0 51448