Massacres of the Mountains (Frontier Classics) [Paperback]

J. P. Dunn Jr. (Author), David Dary (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frontier Classics | Publication Date: August 1, 2002

Stackpole is proud to introduce the Frontier Classics, a new series that aims to resurrect long out-of-print gems of frontier history. Antiquarian and rare book dealers have previously been the only source for these books, providing first editions for premium prices. Now, these books are available in affordable, quality paperback editions, with new historical introductions written by a leading expert in the field. J. P. Dunn's "Massacres of the Mountains" has been called the best single work on the Indian Wars of the American West. Dunn's sympathy for, and understanding of, the plight of the Native American was remarkable for his day. Eminent Western historian Dan Thrapp said of the book, "Its remarkable accuracy, thoroughness of coverage, scope, and sound judgment displayed have enabled it to retain its place as a cornerstone in the history of Indian-white conflicts."

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From Library Journal

Stackpole is using Dunn's 1886 history of the Indian wars of the American West to launch its "Frontier Classics" series. The books are facsimiles of the originals, with new front matter such as scholarly introductions. This volume, for instance, features a new intro by Western historian David Dary. Many of the titles to be covered have long been available only through rare book dealers for big bucks, so libraries specializing in Western history should keep an eye on this line.
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About the Author

Daniel Dary is the author of nine books on the West, including The Santa Fe Trail. He is the recipient of a Cowboy Hall of Fame Wrangler Award, two Western Writers of America Spur Awards, and the Westerners International Best Nonfiction Book Award.

Product Details

• Paperback: 816 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; Pap/Map edition (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811728137
• ISBN-13: 978-0811728133
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,413,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An acclaimed and scholarly military study, November 7, 2002

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This review is from: Massacres of the Mountains (Frontier Classics) (Paperback)

Launching what promises to be a memorably impressive series titled "Frontier Classics" from Stackpole Books, Massacres Of The Mountains: A History Of The Indian Wars Of The Far West 1815-1875 by J.P. Dunn, Jr. is an acclaimed and scholarly military study which was originally published in 1886. This new, affordable, 816 page, paperback edition features an new introduction by Western Historian David Dary and presents a meticulous and extensive accounting of Indian-white conflict in western America. As informative today as it was a hundred years ago, and enhanced with 160 b/w illustrations, Massacres Of The Mountains is a strongly recommended acquisition for personal and academic American History and Native American Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.