This gripping account of life on the American frontier provides readers with a vivid picture of the challenges faced by settlers and soldiers alike. The author, who was the wife of an officer stationed in Nebraska during the Indian Wars, provides a unique perspective on the conflict between settlers and Native Americans and the political and social forces that shaped it. This book is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in 19th century American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.