Rescue at Pine Ridge

Based on a True American Story

by Erich Martin Hicks

Rescue at Pine Ridge
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Rescue at Pine Ridge

Based on a True American Story

by Erich Martin Hicks

Published Nov 19, 2008
364 Pages
5.5 x 8.5 Black & White Paperback and 6.14 x 9.21 Black & White Dust-Jacketed Hardback
Genre: HISTORY / United States / 19th Century


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The story of the rescue of the framed 7th Cavalry, by the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers.

Rescue at Pine Ridge, takes us on a journey with one of the most highly disrespected regiments in the history of the United States Military, " The Buffalo Soldiers". The gossip and rumors they experienced were false due to paranoia and racism. The civilians, their Officers, the American Indians that gave them their name, who observed their bravery, gallantry and heroism, knew better.



The time period is set from 1866 - 1891. The location is the vast west territory of the Untied States. The Buffalo Soldiers will keep the peace throughout the territory they patrol, from the border of Mexico, through the American Great Plains and up to the border of Canada. Chasing renegade hostile Indians, Comancheros, Outlaws, removing land hungry settlers from Indian Territory; and performing the most famous rescue of the United States Army during the Indian Wars. This was just after the "Wounded Knee Massacre", and the death of the "Ghost Dance" Medicine Man, Big Foot, at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.



The Sioux Nation set a trap, which almost leads to a second massacre of the 7th Cavalry at Pine Ridge, fourteen years later. Only after enduring an all night forced-march in a blizzard, the 7th Cavalry are saved from sure annihilation by the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Solders.



The 9th Cavalry, K Troop, representing all the 9th Cavalry, is rewarded for accomplishments at Pine Ridge, with Presidential Parades, Escorts and Burial Detail.

 

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About the Author

Erich Martin Hicks

Erich garners his inspirations from his Grandfather, Buffalo Soldier Captain Lee Jay Hicks, who was the right hand man to General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, during WW-I.



Erich's passion for America's Buffalo Soldiers, and the gallant rescue of the famed 7th Cavalry by the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers inspired him to write this story.



Erich residences with his wife and animals in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California.

 

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