Indian Fights and Fighters - Brady, Cyrus Townsend

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Résumé :
This history concerns the wars with the Native Americans, as the United States expanded westward and sought to exert its control over greater portions of North America. The hostilities narrated include some of the most famous actions such as the campaign of Little Big Horn, and some of the most famous figures in the conflicts such as Sitting Bull, a Lakota Sioux chieftain whose famous resistance stalled efforts of the USA. Some of the principal skirmishes, such as The Battle of the Rosebud, are expertly narrated with the use of sources from both sides. The famous General Custer, whose untimely death - in an event often called Custer's Last Stand - is treated incisively, with comment upon the tactics that prefaced the General's demise. First published in 1904, this book has the benefit of close proximity to the events described. Among other sources Cyrus Townsend Brady contacted many soldiers, most of whom were in retirement, to ensure his accounts were factual and exact. The author wanted not simply to summarize a vast, decades-long series of warring conflicts, but also to make a meaningful addition to the existing body of work on the subject. A total of twenty-seven diagrams of battlefields, and photographs of those relevant to the wars, serve to guide the reader.

Biographie:
Cyrus Townsend Brady (December 20, 1861 - January 24, 1920) was a journalist, historian and adventure writer. His best-known work is Indian Fights and Fighters

He was born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1883. In 1889, he was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal church, and was ordained a priest in 1890. His first wife was Clarissa Guthrie, who died in 1890. His second wife was Mary Barrett.
Brady's first major book, For Love of Country, whilst telling the story of a fictitious John Seymour, was actually based in part on the true heroics of Nicholas Biddle, one of the first five captains of the fledgling Continental Navy.
Brady was also famous for his views of feminism and Women's suffrage, he preached many anti-suffrage sermons and described women voters as an insult to God.
In 1914 Brady began working as a screenwriter at Vitagraph Company of America.
Brady died in Yonkers, New York of pneumonia at age 58.

Sommaire:
Cyrus Townsend Brady was an American priest, journalist, historian, and adventure writer born on December 20, 1861, in Allegheny. He gained recognition for his works on history and adventure, with his best-known work being Indian Fights and Fighters. Brady's career spanned across several fields, where he showcased his diverse skills and interests, particularly in the realms of writing and history. As a priest, he combined his religious duties with his passion for storytelling, often drawing from history and his own experiences to enrich his literary works. His writings primarily focused on adventure and historical accounts, capturing the essence of various eras and events, particularly in American history. Brady's expertise in history and his knack for weaving compelling narratives earned him a place in the literary world, especially with his vivid portrayal of life during significant historical moments. His impact as a writer, however, was not just limited to historical works, as he also contributed to the fields of journalism and religious literature. Brady passed away on January 24, 1920, in Yonkers, New York, at the age of 58....