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100 1 _aCook, John R.,
_d1844-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains :
_bThe 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-14
508 _aE-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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Underground movements
653 _aIndians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New
653 _aSouthwest, New -- History -- 1848-
653 _aCook, John R., 1844-1917
653 _aPioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography
653 _aPioneers -- Kansas -- Biography
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Kansas
653 _aAmerican bison hunting -- Southwest, New -- History -- 19th century
653 _aKansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51448
999 _c92286
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