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“For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare.”

Quote by Nelson A. Miles

Book:Personal Recollections and Observations of General Nelson A. Miles, Embracing a Brief View of the Civil War, Or, From New England to the Golden Gate and the Story of His Indian Campaigns with Comments on the Exploration, Development, and Progress of Our Great Western Empire

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Personal Recollections and Observations of General Nelson A. Miles, Embracing a Brief View of the Civil War, Or, From New England to the Golden Gate and the Story of His Indian Campaigns with Comments on the Exploration, Development, and Progress of Our Great Western Empire

This book is a personal account by General Nelson A. Miles, focusing on his military service during the Civil War and his subsequent campaigns against Native American tribes. It includes reflections on the exploration and development of the American West, offering a firsthand perspective on the era's significant events and transformations. more

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Nelson A. Miles

Nelson A. Miles was a prominent American soldier and military leader during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later became a prominent figure in the United States Army. Miles was known for his role in several significant battles and his later service as the Army Chief of Staff. more

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