Kit Carson's Fight With the Comanche and Kiowa Indians at the Adobe Walls on the Canadian River,
(2024)

Nonfiction

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Porirua Publishing, 2024
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1 online resource

ISBN/ISSN
9781991312501 MWT17062801, 1991312504 17062801
LANGUAGE
English
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Step into the dramatic and intense world of the American frontier with George H. Pettis' short, but gripping account, "Kit Carson's Fight With the Comanche and Kiowa Indians at the Adobe Walls on the Canadian River, November 25th, 1864." This detailed narrative chronicles one of the most significant battles in the Indian Wars, offering a vivid portrayal of legendary frontiersman Kit Carson and his confrontation with the Comanche and Kiowa tribes. Pettis provides a compelling account of the events leading up to and during the fierce battle at Adobe Walls. Drawing from firsthand reports and historical records, he paints a vivid picture of the harsh conditions, strategic maneuvers, and brutal combat that defined this pivotal clash. The book delves into the motivations and perspectives of both the Native American tribes defending their homeland and the U.S. military forces led by Carson. This book is an essential read for history enthusiasts, students of the American West, and anyone interested in the legendary figures and events that shaped the nation's frontier history. George H. Pettis' detailed and passionate account ensures that the legacy of Kit Carson and the Battle of Adobe Walls will not be forgotten

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