"The Bison Book edition of My Life on the Plains appeared as No. 50 in the Lakeside Classics, published in 1952, and is reprinted by arrangement with The Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., Chicago, who are the sole proprietors of its special contents."--Page [iv].

"A Bison book." Reprint of the 1952 edition published by R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Chicago. Includes index. Prepublication review copy.

The Great Plains -- General Hancock's campaign -- A futile pursuit -- Indian raids and murders -- From Fort Hays to Fort McPherson -- The Indians attack the cavalry -- White deserters and red massacre -- Futile marches and countermarches -- Launching a winter campaign -- The Battle of the Washita -- Reaping the fruits of victory -- The lot of two white captives -- Waging the winter campaign -- Red and White diplomacy -- A peace mission and its results -- Further pursuits of the Cheyennes -- Successful ending of the campaign.