Скачать или смотреть Blackfoot vs Cree: Montana's Fort McKenzie 1833 Battle That Changed Tribal Relations

In 1833 Montana, Prince Maximilian and artist Carl Bodmer witnessed one of history's most significant tribal conflicts at Fort McKenzie. This meticulously documented battle between Blackfoot defenders and Cree-Assiniboine attackers reveals the complex reality of Plains warfare. When American fur trader David Mitchell broke neutrality to join the fight, he altered the region's future forever. The battle's aftermath, ritual mutilation, spiritual beliefs, and shifting alliances, offers rare insight into a pivotal moment that preceded devastating mortality rates of 50-90% among Northern Plains tribes. This historical watershed, captured in journals and paintings, shows how commercial interests, indigenous politics, and European observation collided to reshape America.
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