Jesse Chisholm: Ambassador of the Plains - Stan Hoig - Books - University of Oklahoma Press - 9780806136882 - February 1, 2005
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The Chisholm Trail, traveled by Texas longhorn cattle moving northward across present-day Oklahoma to Kansas, was named for mixed-blood Cherokee Jesse Chisholm (1805–1868). Though Chisholm?s prominence in western lore rests largely on this connection, he was active on the frontier long before the naming of the trail. Because he left no diaries, letters, or personal documents, however, his life has been shrouded in mystery.

Drawing from many sources, including early state and federal documents, newspaper accounts, and trade and military records, Stan Hoig offers the clearest picture to date of the many important roles Chisholm played: trailblazer, friend of Indian chiefs, linguist of Indian languages, scout, and—perhaps most important—liaison between Indian tribes, the U. S. government, and the Republic of Texas. With his formidable intellect and talent for diplomacy, Chisholm blazed a trail in the history of the American Southwest more fascinating even than the one that bears his name.

244 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, 1 map

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released February 1, 2005
ISBN13 9780806136882
Publishers University of Oklahoma Press
Pages 244
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 10 mm   ·   402 g
Language English  

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