A history of the wars that the United States conducted against Native Americans from 1860 to 1890 explores the causes and consequences, investigates the different responses of tribes to the conflict, and profiles key figures. The book's second part details the many battlefields and other historic sites associated with the Indian wars.

"Bison books."

Part 1: The context. Causes and limiting factors ; Opponents ; Material culture ; Warfare ; Indian and army life ; The Indian wars in literature and the arts ; Conclusions -- Part 2: Places to visit: historic sites and museums. California and the Northwest ; The Great Basin ; The Plateau ; The Southwest ; The Southern Plains ; The Northern Plains.