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The Long Walk A History of the Navajo Wars 1846-1868 By Lynn R Bailey
The Long Walk A History of the Navajo Wars 1846-1868 By Lynn R Bailey
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Native American History
The Long Walk: A History of the Navajo Wars, 1846-1868 is a comprehensive historical study by Lynn Robison Bailey (published by Westernlore Press). It documents the forced removal and relocation of over 10,000 Navajo people to the Bosque Redondo Reservation at Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
The book covers a volatile period in Anglo-Native relations. Key subjects include:
- Causes of the Conflict: Slave raids, sheepmen encroaching on traditional lands, and careless military and Indian administration.
- The Military Campaign: The aggressive "scorched earth" campaign and systematic roundups led by General James H. Carleton and Kit Carson.
- The Internment: The harrowing 250-to-450-mile forced march and the subsequent tragic conditions at the disease-ridden Bosque Redondo.
- The Aftermath: The ultimate signing of the Treaty of 1868, which allowed the Navajo to return to their homeland.
It is widely regarded as a foundational, extensively documented reference for understanding the tragic history of the Navajo people during the 19th century.
