280 pages maps, Illustrations, signed by author. Covers the Hancock expedition against the Indians, and outlines the events leading up to the Indian uprising in Kansas in 1867. Presented is the verbatim proceedings from the court-martial, transcribed from original documents. Also contains an account of Custer being arrested for murder by civilian court in regards to the shooting of a deserter. Overall theme is that Custer was made the scapegoat for the failure of the Hancock expedition. Luther 15.