Publisher's Synopsis
The Vanishing Race: The Last Great Indian Council and The Indian's Story of the Custer Fight is a historical non-fiction book written by Dr. Joseph K. Dixon. The book is a compilation of the author's experiences and observations during his travels to the western United States in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the Native American tribes of the western United States and their way of life before the arrival of European settlers. It describes the last great Indian council held in 1907, which brought together representatives from various tribes to discuss their future and the challenges they faced. The book also includes the Indian's story of the Custer fight, which is a first-hand account of the Battle of Little Bighorn, one of the most famous battles between the US Army and Native American tribes. The account is based on interviews with Native American participants in the battle. Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the culture, traditions, and beliefs of the Native American tribes. He also discusses the impact of European colonization on their way of life and the challenges they faced in adapting to a changing world. Overall, The Vanishing Race is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on Native American history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the Native American tribes that inhabited it.1913. A record of picture and story of the last great Indian Council, participated in by eminent Indian Chiefs from nearly every Indian Reservation in the United States, together with the story of their lives as told by themselves, their speeches, folklore tales and their solemn farewell.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.