Publisher's Synopsis
The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains is a historical non-fiction book written by Milo Milton Quaife. The book explores the history of the American Southwest, focusing on the relationship between the Native American tribes and the American settlers who began to move into the region in the mid-19th century. Quaife's book is filled with detailed accounts of the buffalo hunts that were central to the lives of the Plains tribes, as well as the conflicts that arose between the tribes and the settlers as the latter began to encroach on the buffalo's range. The author also discusses the role of the U.S. Army in these conflicts, and the impact that the arrival of the railroad had on the region's economy and way of life.Throughout the book, Quaife draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and government reports, to provide a vivid and detailed picture of life on the Southwest Plains during this period. The Border and the Buffalo is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, and the complex relationships between the region's various inhabitants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
