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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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• Amazon Sales Rank: #694690 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 784 pages

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.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Over 100 years ago, J.P. Dunn wrote Massacres of the Mountains in an attempt to separate historical fact from sensational fiction and to verify the problems that plagued the Indian tribes in this country for years. He doesn't assign blame, but lets it fall where it belongs by meticulous research and the accurate, unbiased depiction of the true causes and subsequent results of some of the most famous Indian conflicts.

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.

Customer Reviews

An acclaimed and scholarly military study
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.