The Indian and the Horse (The Civilization of the American Indian Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (863 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806113839 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 486 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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He held an honorary LL.D. About the AuthorFrank Gilbert Roe (1859–1970), a native of Sheffield, England, came to Canada in 1894. degree from Alberta University, and his articles for scholarly publications and first notable book, The North American Buffalo, established him as a gifted scholar.
The Cheyennes, Comanches, and Blackfeet became some of the most splendid horsemen the world has ever known. With horses stolen from the Spanish frontier settlements (not “strays” found on the prairies), the Indian tribes were transformed and revitalized. Horses made Indians more mobile, enlarged their capacity as hunters, and made them awesome foes in warfare. The Crows were the “horse traders” of the Plains. This carefully documented account brings to life the hardy Indian pony—possessing almost unbelievable speed and endurance that allowed its rider to run down the fastest buffalo or leave his cavalry pursuers far behind. Here is the story of American Indians and their relationship to the animals that broadened t
He held an honorary LL.D. degree from Alberta University, and his articles for scholarly publications and first notable book, The North American Buffalo, established him as a gifted scholar.. Frank Gilbert Roe (1859–1970), a native of Sheffield, England, came to Canada in 1894
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