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.
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