The Enchanted Pipe

Following the English colonists' arrival to America's shores, Indian tribes strived to achieve peace and coexistence with them-and simultaneously retain their homelands, hunting grounds, native culture, and religion. Those early colonists were followed by thousands more, then millions, who advanced the frontier from New England steadily westward across the central plains and Rockies to the Pacific. The Enchanted Pipe relates decades of Indian struggle, represented by the leadership, wisdom, opportunity, and bravery of three tribal leaders-Red Jacket, Sitting Bull, and Chief Joseph.

John R. Downes is the author of nine books, including four novels: A Few Deadly Friends; Orphans Song; The Brother & Sister Act: a Tale of Stage, Screen, and Espionage; and The Dissonant Spies. He lives with his wife, Susan, in Spokane, Washington.