The Indians of the Pike's Peak Region / Including an Account of the Battle of Sand Creek, and of Occurrences in El Paso County, Colorado, during the War with the Cheyennes and Arapahoes, in 1864 and 1868

Name: The Indians of the Pike's Peak Region / Including an Account of the Battle of Sand Creek, and of Occurrences in El Paso County, Colorado, during the War with the Cheyennes and Arapahoes, in 1864 and 1868
Author: Irving Howbert

By Irving Howbert

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The work provides a local history and ethnographic sketch of Indigenous peoples around Pike's Peak, outlining the presence and movements of Utes, Comanches, Kiowas, Cheyennes, Arapahoes, Sioux, and other groups, and discussing trails, mineral springs, game, and early explorer accounts. It recounts violent encounters during the mid-1860s, offers a first-person perspective on regional defenses, and delivers a detailed narrative and sustained defense of the engagement at Sand Creek, citing government reports and sworn testimony. Material combines personal recollection, comparative witness statements, and documentary sources to preserve events and local conditions.

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Irving Howbert

Irving Howbert was an American author and historian known for his work on the history and culture of Native American tribes in the Pike's Peak region. His notable book, "The Indians of the Pike's Peak Region," provides a detailed account of the interactions between Native Americans and settlers during the mid-19th century, including the significant events surrounding the Battle of Sand Creek. Howbert's writings contribute to the understanding of the complex relationships and conflicts that shaped the history of Colorado during this tumultuous period.