Title: Black Kettle : the Cheyenne chief who sought peace but found war /
Authors: Hatch, Thom, 1946-
Publisher: Wiley,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Black Kettle,; Cheyenne Indians Kings and rulers Biography.; Cheyenne Indians Wars, 1864; Sand Creek Massacre, Colo., 1864.
Abstract: Biography of one of the most intriguing figures in the history of the American West. It traces the life of Black Kettle from the days of his youth, when he proved his courage and leadership skills in battles against enemy tribes, through his elevation to chief of the Cheyennes and his realization that, for the good of his people, he must become a statesman rather than a warrior. It documents his ceaseless efforts to achieve just treaties with the United States, even in the face of death threats from members of his own tribe, and describes his ultimate betrayal by the very authorities with whom he struggled to make peace.
Contents: Early life -- Warrior -- The might of the U.S. Army -- Gold in Colorado territory -- In the way of progress -- The plains erupt in flames -- Seeds of betrayal -- The Sand Creek Massacre -- Reaction to the massacre -- Council on the Little Arkansas -- Treaty at Medicine Lodge -- Blood along the Washita -- Legacy.