Chief American Horse - The Oglala Councilor

Chief American Horse (aka "American Horse the Younger") (1840 - December 16, 1908) was an Oglala Lakota chief, statesman, educator and historian. American Horse is notable in American history as a U.S. Army Indian Scout and a progressive Oglala Lakota leader who promoted friendly associations with whites and education for his people. American Horse opposed Crazy Horse during the Great Sioux War of 1876-1877 and the Ghost Dance Movement of 1890, and was a Lakota delegate to Washington. American Horse was one of the first Wild Westers with Buffalo Bill's Wild West and a supporter of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. "His record as a councilor of his people and his policy in the new situation that confronted them was manly and consistent and he was known for his eloquence.

Author: Larry W. Jones
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 01/08/2021
Pages: 26
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d
ISBN13: 9781716249013
ISBN10: 1716249015
BISAC Categories:
- History | Americas (North Central South West Indies)

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