Phil Sheridan and His Army 1st edition by Hutton Ph.D, Dr. Paul Andrew (1999) Paperback

by Paul Andrew Hutton

Philip H. Sheridan's reputation in the Civil War often overshadows his longer and more significant roles as the nation's chief Indian fighter and commander of the army. Phil Sheridan and His Army is the first comprehensive biography and study of that later career. Formed by his experience in the Civil War and Reconstruction era, Sheridan came to see himself as the instrument of the United States' social and political destiny to open the West for white settlement and development. Paul Hutton analyzes Sheridan's relations with his subordinates, the institutional nature of his army, his campaigns, the logistics of them, and the special circumstances of defeating, pacifying, relocating, and negotiating with the Indians. At the same time, Gilded Age politics and laissez-faire capitalism shaped the grim future of the Indian—and of Sheridan's beleagured quasi-peacetime army. This definitive, abundantly illustrated history also fills out other sides of General Sheridan, who commanded Chicago after its great fire, quelled its labor riots, launched Buffalo Bill Cody on his career, served as an observed in the Franco-Prussian War, played a key role in the 1876 election crisis, and championed a national park system free from commercial exploitation.

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction, Westerns, Civil War, American History, Military Fiction

Paperback

First published March 1, 1985

Reviews

[Drpsychorat · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting look at Sheridan politically, militarily, personally. Added much information to my knowledge of the western army during the Indian Wars.

[Jay Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well documented and historical look at Phil Sheridan from 1865 until his death. The aouthor works very hard not to be biased. I cannot help but dislike the man.He coined the the term; "the only good Indian is a dead Indian." His policies allowed the buffalo to be decimated so that the Indians would be dependent. Despite his efforts to protect Yellowstone, there is very little to say that is good. If this is a gap in your understanding of American history, read it.

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

His (Hutton} book is good history and good reading. Robert M. Utley

[J. Bryce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best biography of Little Phil to its time -- there have been a couple since that I haven't read yet but want to. The author, Paul Andrew Hutton, was a frequent contributor to shows on The History Channel back when they had shows that were historically interesting, did a commentary track on the DVD of Silverado -- and he was a prof of mine at UNM.