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Custer, Cody, and Grand Duke Alexis - Historical Archaeology of the Royal Buffalo Hunt (Paperback, New) Loot Price: R691
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Custer, Cody, and Grand Duke Alexis - Historical Archaeology of the Royal Buffalo Hunt (Paperback, New): Douglas D. Scott,...

Custer, Cody, and Grand Duke Alexis - Historical Archaeology of the Royal Buffalo Hunt (Paperback, New)

Douglas D. Scott, Peter Bleed, Stephen Damm

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On a chilly January morning in 1872, a special visitor arrived by train in North Platte, Nebraska. Grand Duke Alexis of Russia had already seen the cities and sights of the East--New York, Washington, and Niagara Falls--and now the young nobleman was about to enjoy a western adventure: a grand buffalo hunt. His host would be General Philip Sheridan, and the excursion would include several of the West's most iconic characters: George Armstrong Custer, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Spotted Tail of the Brule Sioux.

The Royal Buffalo Hunt, as this event is now called, has become a staple of western lore. Yet incorrect information and misconceptions about the excursion have prevented a clear understanding of what really took place. In this fascinating book, Douglas D. Scott, Peter Bleed, and Stephen Damm combine archaeological and historical research to offer an expansive and accurate portrayal of this singular diplomatic event.

The authors focus their investigation on the Red Willow Creek encampment site, now named Camp Alexis, the party's only stopping place along the hunt trail that can be located with certainty. In addition to physical artifacts, the authors examine a plethora of primary accounts--such as railroad timetables, invitations to balls and dinners, even sheet music commemorating the visit--to supplement the archaeological evidence. They also reference documents from the Russian State Archives previously unavailable to researchers, as well as recently discovered photographs that show the layout and organization of the camp. Weaving all these elements together, their account constitutes a valuable product of the interdisciplinary approach known as microhistory.

General

Imprint: University of Oklahoma Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: March 2013
First published: March 2013
Authors: Douglas D. Scott • Peter Bleed • Stephen Damm
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 226
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-8061-4347-7
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of other lands
Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General
Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting > Hunting or shooting animals & game
Books > History > American history > General
Books > History > History of other lands
LSN: 0-8061-4347-9
Barcode: 9780806143477

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