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The Battle of Massacre Canyon occurred in a valley in southwestern Nebraska on August 5, 1873. Fought between a Pawnee hunting expedition and a Sioux war party, the destruction of the Pawnee shocked the nation as a whole and inspired speculation within the state of a bloody plains war.
In Shawn J Farritor's first novel, End of Pawnee Starlight, memorable characters are drawn from the chapters of Nebraska history to create a stirring account of the final years of the Pawnee Nation within the state.
The well-meaning but inexperienced trail agent, John Williamson, finds himself engulfed by the deadly resposibility of escourting the Pawnee on their doomed final hunt as he attempts to charm a proud Pawnee girl. The didgnified Great Pawnee Chief, Petalasharo, struggles to keep his people on the land of their ancestors. The formidable warrior, Sky Chief, lead | |  | | End of Pawnee Starlight
A thrilling description of the events surrounding the Battle of Massacre Canyon. The last great confrontation between American Indian tribes on the North American continent.
The Battle of Massacre Canyon occurred in a valley in southwestern Nebraska on August 5, 1873. Fought between an Pawnee hunting expedition and a Sioux war party, the battle shocked the nation as a whole and inspired fear and speculation within the young state of a bloody plains war.
In Shawn J Farritor's first novel, "End of Pawnee Starlight" memorable characters are drawn from Nebraska history to create a stirring account of the final years of the Pawnee Nation within the state.
As the last confrontation between American Indian tribes, the battle was a harbi |
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