Fort Gibson: A Brief History by Grant Foreman and Carolyn Thomas Foreman

"Fort Gibson: A Brief History" by Grant Foreman and Carolyn Thomas Foreman is a historical account written in the early to mid-20th century. This book provides an in-depth exploration of Fort Gibson, the oldest military establishment in Oklahoma, which served as a significant outpost on the western frontier of the United States. The narrative examines the fort's role in military activities, interactions with Native American tribes, and the broader historical context of American expansion during the 19th century. The book details the establishment and development of Fort Gibson from its founding in 1824 through its eventual abandonment in 1890. It covers influential figures associated with the fort, including Colonel Matthew Arbuckle and Colonel A. P. Chouteau, and discusses significant events such as treaty negotiations with various Native American tribes and military expeditions. Through vivid descriptions of daily life, military routines, and social interactions at the fort, the authors paint a comprehensive picture of its importance as a military and cultural hub during a transformative period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Foreman, Grant, 1869-1953
Author Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1875-
Title Fort Gibson: A Brief History
Credits Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject Fort Gibson (Okla.) -- History
Category Text
eBook-No. 48240
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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