Belden, The White Chief: Or Twelve Years Among The Wild Indians Of The Plains (1870)

Belden, The White Chief: Or Twelve Years Among The Wild Indians Of The Plains (1870) is a memoir written by George P. Belden, an American frontiersman and fur trader who lived among various Native American tribes in the American West during the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Belden's experiences living with and learning from different tribes, including the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Belden describes in detail the customs, beliefs, and daily life of the Native Americans he encountered, as well as his own personal struggles and triumphs. The book also provides insight into the conflicts and tensions between Native Americans and white settlers during this period of American history. Overall, Belden, The White Chief offers a unique and valuable perspective on the Native American experience during the 19th century.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.