Fort Gibson: Terminal on the Trail of Tears

by Brad Agnew

Book Overview

"A well-written, superbly documented work that fills a void in the history of the American West. . . . Fort Gibson's easy-flowing narrative makes it an attractive addition to anyone's library." Western Historical Quarterly Established on Grand River in 1824, Fort Gibson was the first and perhaps the most important military outpost in the Indian Territory. The army's principal mission was to maintain order and expedite the policy of Indian Removal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806122072
• ISBN13: 9780806122076
• Release Date: March 1980
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"