The Battle of the Big Hole : A History of General Gibbon's Engagement with Nez Percés Indians in the Big Hole Valley, Montana, August 9th, 1877.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Shields, G. O. (George O.), 1846-1925.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Battle of the Big Hole" by G. O. Shields is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the events surrounding General Gibbon's engagement with the Nez Percé Indians in August 1877, a significant conflict during the Nez Percé War. The narrative focuses on the intricacies of the battle, the strategies employed, and the bravery demonstrated by the soldiers and Indian warriors alike. The opening of the book sets the stage for the historical context of the Nez Percé War, explaining the treaties and tensions that led to the conflict. It introduces key figures such as Chief Joseph and General Gibbon, providing a brief backdrop on the pressures faced by the Nez Percé tribe and the military efforts to contain them. It outlines Gibbon's preparations and movements before the critical battle, emphasizing the challenges and the odds against him. Through vivid descriptions, it hints at the fierce confrontation about to unfold, foreshadowing themes of heroism, tragedy, and the fight for survival that define the upcoming narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Release date is 2010-03-08