The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War
1909
The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War
1909
Adventure, American Literature
The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War is a historical novel by Joseph A. Altsheler, first published in 1909. Set during the Great Sioux War of 1876, it follows brothers Richard and Albert Howard on a treacherous journey across the plains into Indian territory. The narrative explores themes of adventure, survival, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of conflict between settlers and the Sioux nation.
