Around 1828, a black mountain man, Jim Beckwith joined the River Crow and became a leading warrior.
He fought along side Woman Chief for 10 years. She and Jim had a stormy relationship before he left the Crow in 1838.
To get him to return to the Crow, Woman Chief agreed to marry him and join his many other wives. However, Jim again left the Crow, this time for good.
From Woman War Chief
Read the captivating true story of a female Native American leader and warrior called Woman Chief.
Experience Native American life with the Crow woman who bravely lived and fought in Western America during the 1800s.
A great hunter, a fearless warrior and a devoted friend, Woman Chief hunted buffalo, fought enemies and stole horses -- all for the good of her tribe. A quick learner and clever businesswoman, she not only participated in tribal councils, but traded furs and other goods with American, English and French trappers.
Rich in both details and drama, this true story of Woman War Chief transports the reader back into the early 1800s, living among the River Crow. You'll learn how a precocious female captive struggled to become a warrior instead of a lodge woman, who succeeded in becoming a leader among the same people who took her captive!
Quality research and engaging story telling, along with maps, glossary and index, make this story of Woman Chief both entertaining and informative.
Goodreads ** Smashwords ** Amazon ** B&N ** Kobo ** iBooks ** IndieBound
About the author:
Jerry Matney spent over 10 years researching the life of Woman Chief and interviewed some members of the Crow tribe. His paternal great-grand mother was Cherokee Indian and therefore he was always interested in Indian ways.
Website ** Facebook ** Promo Link
No comments:
Post a Comment