B.J.'s Tombstone History Discussion Form - OT: Beecher's Island book?

TTR: October 30, 2013

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Does anyone know if there's been a good (i.e., well-researched) book about the 1868 battle of Beecher's Island?

Thanks in advance!
Michael F. Blake

Beecher's Island — Gary Roberts, Sat Jul 21 06:15

Michael, Start with John H. Monnett, THE BATTLE OF BEECHER ISLAND AND THE INDIAN WAR OF 1867-69 (Niwot: University Press of Colorado, 1994). Other works include Dee Brown, ACTION AT BEECHER ISLAND... more
book — Larry Simkins, Sat Jul 21 05:58

http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Beecher-Island-Indian-1867-1869/dp/0870813471/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342879006&sr=1-5&keywords=beecher%27s+island
- Geronimo — Gary Roberts, Sat Jul 21 12:53
  
  Anything by Bob Utley is something to be anticipated.
- Sand Creek — Gary Roberts, Sat Jul 21 12:52
  
  Yes, I am aware of this book, and I expect it to be a good one. Ari's focus is somewhat different from my own. He is mainly interested in the legacy of Sand Creek, and has done a wonderful job of... more