The Indians of the Pike's Peak Region Including an Account of the Battle of Sand Creek, and of Occurrences in El Paso County, Colorado, during the War with the Cheyennes and Arapahoes, in 1864 and 1868

"The Indians of the Pike's Peak Region" by Irving Howbert is a historical narrative that illuminates the experiences of Indian tribes inhabiting the Pike's Peak region, zeroing in on the clashes that unfolded amidst the mid-1800s. The book aims to chronicle the culture, history, and landmark moments of these tribes, notably during the wars involving the Cheyennes and Arapahoes. Howbert familiarizes readers with tribes like the Utes, Comanches, Kiowas, Cheyennes, and Arapahoes while intertwining his personal ties to the land and tribes, sharing stories of crossing the plains as a young man and navigating various conflicts. Howbert underscores the scarcity of recorded history concerning the local tribes and the trials they faced during skirmishes with white settlers, primarily emphasizing the Battle of Sand Creek, with the goal of delivering a comprehensive portrayal of these historical occurrences to grant future generations a heightened grasp of the turmoil endured by the region's original inhabitants.