by Bob Drury
First published 1765
Red Cloud stands at the height of his influence, commanding thousands of Sioux warriors across territory spanning one-fifth of America. The great chief has achieved what no other Native American leader accomplished: he defeated the United States Army and compelled the government to accept peace on his conditions. But Red Cloud's path to this unprecedented victory remains shrouded in mystery and misconception. Through a recently discovered lost autobiography and meticulous historical investigation, this novel reveals the true story of the most formidable Indian warrior in American history. Red Cloud's strategic brilliance and political acumen transformed him from tribal leader into the architect of the only successful indigenous military campaign against federal forces. The narrative follows his rise to power and the complex negotiations that secured his people's temporary dominance over vast western territories.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, native-american, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: America, United States
Period: 19th-century
432 pages · Hardcover · Robson Press