The role of the Frontier scout in the US Army during the period of westward expansion, was often far more important than that of the commanding officer. They possessed a priceless knowledge of the geography, people and characteristics of the great, unknown American hinterland and from the earliest days of exploration, the US Army depended on its scouts to guide troops across the plains and through the mountains as they guarded the nation's frontier settlements. This book tells the colourful story of these frontier men, covering many famous scouts such as 'Wild Bill' Hickok and 'Buffalo Bill' Cody. Even 'Calamity Jane', the male impersonator, gets a mention. Text by Ron Field with illustrations by Richard Hook.

Contents

• Introduction
• The Pioneers
• Army Scouts of the Indian Wars
  Campaigns and Famous Scouts
  Clothing
  Weapons
• Native American Army Scouts
  Organization
  Uniforms
  Weapons
• Bibliography

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