In this Book
- Northern Navajo Frontier 1860 1900
- Book
- 2001
- Published by: Utah State University Press
summary
McPherson argues that, instead of being a downtrodden group of prisoners, defeated militarily in the 1860s and dependent on the U.S. government for protection and guidance in the 1870s and 80s, the Navajo nation was vigorously involved in defending and expanding the borders of their homelands. This was accomplished not through war nor as a concerted effort, but by an aggressive defensive policy built on individual action that varied with changing circumstances. Many Navajos never made the Long Walk to Bosque Redondo. Instead they eluded capture in northern and western hinterlands and thereby pushed out their frontier. This book focuses on the events and activities in one part of the Navajo borderlands-the northern frontier-where between 1860 and 1900 the Navajos were able to secure a large portion of land that is still part of the reservation. This expansion was achieved during a period when most Native Americans were losing their lands.
Table of Contents
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- Table of Contents
- p. iv
- Preface [Includes Maps]
- pp. vi-viii
- 1. Setting the Stage
- pp. 1-3
- 8. Conclusion
- pp. 93-95
- References
- pp. 119-125
Additional Information
ISBN
9780874216714
Related ISBN(s)
9780874214246
MARC Record
OCLC
126804515
Pages
151
Launched on MUSE
2012-02-08
Language
English
Open Access
Yes
Copyright
2001