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100 1 _aShields, G. O.
_q(George O.),
_d1846-1925
245 1 4 _aThe Battle of the Big Hole :
_bA History of General Gibbon's Engagement with Nez Percés Indians in the Big Hole Valley, Montana, August 9th, 1877.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-08
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBig Hole, Battle of the, Mont., 1877
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31549
999 _c72395
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