Sioux Dawn: The Fetterman Massacre, 1866 (The Plainsmen Series)

By: Terry C. Johnston

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Synopsis: An Irish immigrant gets caught up in an explosive battle during Red Cloud’s War in this action-packed Western adventure.“The author’s attention to detail and authenticity, coupled with his ability to spin a darned good yarn, makes it easy to see why Johnston is today’s best-selling frontier novelist. He’s one of a handful that truly knows the territory.” —Chicago TribuneNo one captures the glory, adventure, and drama of the courageous men and women who tamed the America West like award-winning author Terry Johnston. His Plainsmen series brims with colorful characters, fierce battles, and compelling historical lore.The Civil War was over—and for cavalry sergeant turned soldier-of-fortune Seamus Donegan, the great westward march has begun. Along with other settlers and soldiers pouring out of the East along the Bozeman Trail, Seamus will make a dangerous journey into the heart of Indian territory . . . and cut deep into sacred grounds. For Red Cloud and his Sioux warriors, this means war. So begins an epic battle between two great civilizations: the Fetterman Massacre of 1866.