Wigwam and war-path; or, The royal chief in chains

A first-person memoir recounts three decades of interaction with northwestern indigenous peoples, combining ethnographic observation, vivid scene descriptions, and portraits to depict daily life and ceremonial practices. It narrates a dramatic reservation conflict and its aftermath while criticizing federal Indian policy, local agents, and military conduct as causes of violence and injustice. Interleaved with personal anecdotes and official reflections, it advocates legal protection and humane treatment, arguing for reform through detailed examples, moral commentary, and documentary-style incident reports.