History Of Fort Kearney

The History of Fort Kearney is a book written by Lillian M. Willman that provides a detailed account of the establishment and development of Fort Kearney, a military outpost located in central Nebraska during the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the history of the fort from its inception in 1848 to its eventual abandonment in 1871. Willman delves into the various military campaigns and expeditions that were launched from Fort Kearney, including the Indian Wars and the Civil War. She also discusses the daily life of soldiers stationed at the fort, as well as the interactions between the military and the local Native American tribes. The book is a comprehensive and informative account of an important chapter in American history and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West.This Article Is Contained In Publications Of The Nebraska State Historical Society Volume XXI. Contents Also Include: Lincoln: Name And Place, N. C. Abbott; Senator Charles H. Dietrich, Margretta S. Dietrich; Otoe Indians, Major A. L. Green; And More.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.