Discover the untold history of the Pike’s Peak region, from early tribes to dramatic conflicts, with firsthand insight you can trust.
This nonfiction account collects the principal events surrounding the Indian troubles in El Paso County during 1864 and 1868. The author presents a careful, photo‑neutral record that blends tribal history, exploration, and military events, including personal involvement in key moments and a methodical effort to verify facts through multiple sources. It offers context that helps readers understand how the battles and campaigns shaped the region and its people.
- Learn which tribes lived in the Pike’s Peak region and how their relationships with neighboring peoples evolved.
- Understand the battles and raids that marked the period, including the Battle of Sand Creek, from several perspectives.
- See how a local observer approached history, using firsthand knowledge and cross‑checked accounts to present a detailed picture.
- Explore the wider impact of the Indian War in El Paso County and the shifting dynamics of military and civilian life in the 1860s.
Ideal for readers of Colorado history and American West military history, and for anyone seeking a grounded, source‑driven look at a pivotal era.