01506cam a2200349 4500 1262047092 TxAuBib 070214t20072006||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781400031108 1400031109 (OCoLC)18930 TxAuBib Sides, Hampton. Blood and Thunder : An epic of the American West / Hampton Sides. New York : Anchor Books, 2007. ©2006. xi, 578 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm. First Anchor Books edition, October 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. [499]-548) and index. Examines America's westward expansion, describing the forcible subjugation of Native American tribes, including the fierce battles against the Navajo which ended with a brutal siege at Canyon de Chelly and the ""Long Walk"" migration. Carson, Kit 1809-1868. United States Army History. Navajo Indians Wars. Navajo Indians History. Frontier and pioneer life West (U.S.) Indians of North America West (U.S) Wars. Indians of North America West (U.S) History. West (U.S) History 19th century. United States Territorial expansion. United States History, Military. Southwestern States History 19th century.