Three Years on the Plains: Observations of Indians, 1867-1870

"Three Years on the Plains: Observations of Indians, 1867-1870" by Edmund B. Tuttle is a record of encounters with Native American tribes during a period of conflict and change on the American plains. Dedicated to General W. T. Sherman, the book seeks to challenge the common distorted views of Native American life by sharing true stories of their past. Tuttle intends to explore tribal origin stories, customs, and important events he witnessed, offering his personal stories of interactions with tribal leaders and reflections on the Native American experience during westward expansion, setting the stage to show the complexity of their culture and interactions with settlers.