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The McFarlands of the Old West - The Story of an Immigrant Family (Paperback)
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The McFarlands of the Old West - The Story of an Immigrant Family (Paperback)
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Loot Price R589
Discovery Miles 5 890
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The McFarlands of the Old West follows Peter McFarland and his
wife, Ann Collins, from their flight from the Irish potato famine
to the United States, through Peter's service in the Army
(1855-1883), as Ann raised their family of eight children, seven of
whom survived to adulthood. It describes the life and times on the
frontier, from the Yakima wars in the Pacific Northwest through the
Civil War and the Indian wars of the Great Plains. Six of Peter and
Ann's children were boys: their experiences ranged from Indian
scout and witness to the Battle of Wounded Knee to wagon masters
and mule packers for the army, from participation in the
Spanish-American War in Cuba and the Philippines to serving as one
of the first civilian park rangers at Yellowstone National Park,
from a horse-thief and jail-breaker to a tough-fisted policeman in
Cheyenne, Wyoming (complete with four gunshot wounds to attest to
his bravery). Together the McFarlands display the full range of the
Old West. Their experiences are set firmly in context through the
extensive use of primary and secondary source material. The book
contains numerous documents, ranging from discharge papers to land
grants, many previously unpublished photos, and an extensive
bibliography. All those interested in the Old West or the role of
the Army in the expansion of the US will find much new material and
much to enjoy. Genealogists will find many hints on how to track
down their ancestors.
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