The 1876 Yellowstone Expedition: Catastrophe at the Little Bighorn

by John Gibbon

Originally published in 1877, these two papers are the account by General John Gibbon of the disaster of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. They are fascinating for their first-hand account by a member of the relieving forces just two days after the battle had begun. Gibbon writes of the lead-up to the expedition and the last time he saw George Armstrong Custer, as the 7th Cavalry rode away up Rosebud Creek on June 22nd, 1876. Five days later, Gibbon and General Alfred Terry came upon an unimaginable scene of horror. He describes his own shock, that of his troops, and the condition of the devastated troopers under Major Marcus Reno, who had survived two days of battle before the Indians left the Little Bighorn Valley upon the approach of Terry's forces. Nearly 140 years later, the Battle of the Little Bighorn continues to stir up debate and controversy. Forests have been leveled to create a body of popular and scholarly books on the battle. This account by a veteran Civil War general and witness to the aftermath is unique and riveting. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 19, 2014

Reviews

[R.E. Admore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every book about the Indian War written by one of its participants adds a few elements that were not mentioned in other accounts while reinforcing some of the details of the fighting and the perspective of the combatants. This book is no exception. If one is interested in this tragic period of American history where the heroic struggle of the U.S. Army to defeat its foe and where the heroic struggle of Native Americans to retain their lands and culture, this book will add to one's knowledge and perhaps give some understanding of the conflict between nations. I wouldn't begin a study of the times with this book, but I would include it for the history it tells and details that other accounts have omitted.

[WILLIAM SHISLER · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable

A very good day to day account of one of the major players in that incredible time. I would highly recommend this little book to anyone interested in the Indian wars of 1876

[Ava · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read fast efficient sad


This book gives You a good idea of hunting Indians in there environment in the 1800’s well written and in-depth