Shinkah, The Osage Indian

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This book tells the remarkable story of Shinkah, a Native American warrior and leader of the Osage tribe. Barrett draws on extensive research and firsthand accounts to paint a vivid portrait of Shinkah's life and times, and explores the complex history of Native American people in the mid-19th century. This is a gripping and enlightening work of history that sheds new light on a little-known aspect of American history.