The Great Sioux Trail: A Story of Mountain and Plain (1918)

The Great Sioux Trail: A Story of Mountain and Plain is a historical novel written by Joseph Alexander Altsheler and published in 1918. The novel is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Henry Ware, who travels west to the Montana Territory to join his uncle's trading post. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Sioux Indians and the US Army, and he must navigate the treacherous terrain of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also explores the complex history and culture of the Sioux people, as well as the larger historical context of the American West during this time period. Altsheler's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters bring the story to life, and his attention to historical detail makes the novel a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.