NF Oliver Howard Indian fighter

[JackADriscoll]

I was out today and I found this old book by Oliver Howard denoting some of his experiences on the frontier. It is called famous Indian chiefs I have known. It's an easy read with great pictures which is good because I don't know how to read good anyway. I think it's also revealing of his character. If you are interested in Howard pick it up.

 

[Sheltowee]

New to me. Thanks

 

[Library Lady]

Based on the photo of the title page, I believe these may be other copies of your book. Does the back of the title page give a copyright date of 1908? Yours does have marks of being ex-library, so perhaps toward the lower end of the price range, but still a very nice book to have. Just the sort I hope for when we get donations at the used book and record shop where I volunteer.

Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known: Hardcover – AbeBooks

Famous Indian chiefs I have known, by Howard, Major General O. O. and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com.

www.abebooks.com

 

[JackADriscoll]

Based on the photo of the title page, I believe these may be other copies of your book. Does the back of the title page give a copyright date of 1908? Yours does have marks of being ex-library, so perhaps toward the lower end of the price range, but still a very nice book to have. Just the sort I hope for when we get donations at the used book and record shop where I volunteer.

Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known: Hardcover – AbeBooks

Famous Indian chiefs I have known, by Howard, Major General O. O. and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com.

www.abebooks.com

Yes 1908. I'm not much of a book collector I just like to read them. I do find the older ones to be more neat. Thanks for the info as always.

 

[7thWisconsin]

The most famous chief Howard knew, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, died in 1904. Howard would follow him in 1909. So, I´m thinking this book may have been a late life memoir spurred on by Joseph´s passing. He and Howard were friends toward the end of their lives.

 

[Library Lady]

I looked into this book a bit more and found that it was a compilation of articles from Century Magazine from 1907 and 1908. The book was actually designed for younger readers, probably about middle school age today. General Howard dedicated the book to his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harry S. Howard, who simplified the articles to make them accessible to young readers.

 

[JackADriscoll]

I looked into this book a bit more and found that it was a compilation of articles from Century Magazine from 1907 and 1908. The book was actually designed for younger readers, probably about middle school age today. General Howard dedicated the book to his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harry S. Howard, who simplified the articles to make them accessible to young readers.

That's pretty awesome. Do you want me to mail it to you when I'm done?

 

[7thWisconsin]

If you just want to read it and aren´t interested in the vintage book, it´s at the Internet Archive for download.

Famous Indian chiefs I have known : Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis), 1830-1909 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

x, 364 p. : 20 cm

archive.org

 

[Saint Jude]

The most famous chief Howard knew, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, died in 1904. Howard would follow him in 1909. So, I´m thinking this book may have been a late life memoir spurred on by Joseph´s passing. He and Howard were friends toward the end of their lives.

He also knew Cochise, who was very famous in his day.