Louis Burns
A History of the Osage People
- ISBN 13:
- 9780817350185
- author:
- Louis Burns
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- T.H.E. University of Alabama Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 632
- Genre:
- History Regional History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A History of the Osage People by Louis F. Burns is a comprehensive account of 400 years of Osage culture, tracing their history from prehistoric times to their current status as an officially recognized tribe. Set against the backdrop of mid-continental America, spanning present-day Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, the book explores the Osage's unique cultural identity shaped by their geographical location. The Osage people were a warlike nation that long encroached on neighboring tribal lands, yet their natural boundaries and centuries of success in warfare ultimately proved insufficient to prevent Euro-American westward expansion. Three major routes - the Missouri and Arkansas Rivers and the Continental Trail - crossed Osage land, leading to inevitable conflict with newcomers. This revised edition of A History of the Osage People features a new preface and maps, offering a masterful compilation and synthesis of known data on this important American Indian people.
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