We have this book in our library and being a student of this battle it really helps if one puts this book into the times it was written. I would say that this is a good case study in sensationalism. This was published just twelve years after the battle and while it may be one of the first books ever written about the Battle of the Big Hole it is not very good and is full of errors.
I found many of the errors humorous such as the three treaties with the Nez Perce that not only had the wrong dates but there were only two treaties. Giving Chief Joseph much greater power than he ever had with the five bands is another good one.
If you know the history of the 1877 war this is a fun book to read, if you are looking for the flavor of the times it is ok. If you are looking for a good history of the Battle of the Big Hole, stay away from this book.
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I found many of the errors humorous such as the three treaties with the Nez Perce that not only had the wrong dates but there were only two treaties. Giving Chief Joseph much greater power than he ever had with the five bands is another good one.
If you know the history of the 1877 war this is a fun book to read, if you are looking for the flavor of the times it is ok. If you are looking for a good history of the Battle of the Big Hole, stay away from this book.