Bones of the Buffalo

by Lewis B. Patten

Once proud and defiant, the Cheyenne were now broken by the white man's relentless westward push. They had been forced southward to a reservation far from their homelands. Though unhappy, the tribes tried to adjust to their new way of life ... until the continual mistreatment and broken promises of the Indian agents led to starvation and sickness. In desperation, a band of three hundred valiant Cheyenne, mostly women and children, slipped away to begin the long journey back home. It was the start of one of the most heroic marches in history—and the bitter struggle that swept through the Northwest territory for more than three months.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1967

About the author

aka Lewis Ford, Len Leighton, Joseph Wayne (with Wayne D. Overholser)

Lewis Byford Patten was a prolific author of American Western Novels, born in Denver, Colorado. Often published under the names Lewis Ford, Len Leighto and, Joseph Wayne.

Reviews

[Dartharagorn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This had a lot going on for my taste. The story takes place from the view point of a few different characters. Not really my taste. Wasn't horrible juat not what I really enjoy.