Frank J. North, Pawnee scout commander and pioneer
By: by Ruby E. Wilson.
Publisher: Swallow Press
Published: 1984
Place of publication: Athens, Ohio
Language: eng
Number of pages: 334
Subjects: North, Frank J. 1840-1885; Frontier and pioneer life -- Nebraska; Pawnee Indians -- Biography; Scouts and scouting -- Nebraska -- Biography; Pioneers -- Nebraska -- Biography; Nebraska -- History
Description: This book tells of the life of Frank J. North who first pioneered cattle ranching in Nebraska's Great Sandhill Grassland and earlier has been the organizer and commander of the renowned Pawnee Scouts of the regular U.S. Army. The Pawnees of Nebraska Territory, serving under North's command variously as a battalion of four companies and in smaller numbers of companies, were the first Indians to be regimented by the government.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.