Project Gutenberg 2007-08-31 Public domain in the USA. 236 Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) 1862 1919 Altsheler, Joseph Alexander Altsheler, J. A. (Joseph Alexander) The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War Produced by Lynn Ratcliffe "The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two brothers, Richard and Albert Howard, who find themselves on a perilous journey across the plains while exploring the frontier during the Great Sioux War. This journey into the heart of Indian territory is not only a physical trek but also a test of the brothers' resilience and their bond, set against the backdrop of conflict and the quest for gold. At the start of the book, we meet the brothers struggling through the harsh terrain, with Albert suffering from exhaustion and illness. Richard is deeply concerned for his brother's health and is determined to protect him amidst the challenges they face. The narrative introduces a diverse cast of characters, including a rough train leader named Sam Conway, and an intriguing Indian guide, Bright Sun, whose motivations and loyalties are laden with complexity. As the train continues westward, the story foreshadows impending conflict, highlighting tensions between the brothers' desire for wealth and the dangers posed by the Sioux nation and the hostile environment they inhabit. The dynamic between the brothers and their interactions with fellow travelers set the stage for the unfolding drama, shaping a tale of adventure, survival, and the harsh realities of life on the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Dakota Indians -- Wars, 1876 -- Fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Native America Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - Warfare Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: American Literature 570387 2025-06-09T11:33:55.355978 text/html 570208 2025-01-09T11:17:27.513233 text/html 292198 2025-06-09T11:34:05.512989 application/epub+zip 300167 2025-06-09T11:33:59.340969 application/epub+zip 278405 2025-06-09T11:33:57.683015 application/epub+zip 582368 2025-06-09T11:34:10.436932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 547422 2025-06-09T11:34:04.531947 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428061 2022-09-10T13:13:41.858267 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527865 2025-06-09T11:33:54.850049 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 527617 2007-08-31T07:50:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 193188 2007-08-31T07:50:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18837 2025-06-09T11:34:11.993923 application/rdf+xml 21266 2025-06-09T11:33:58.277950 image/jpeg 4758 2025-06-09T11:33:57.969978 image/jpeg 288396 2025-06-09T11:33:55.404020 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia