{"product_id":"the-letters-of-peter-wilson-soldier-explorer-and-indian-agent-west-of-the-mississippi-river-9781432597283","title":"The Letters Of Peter Wilson: Soldier, Explorer And Indian Agent West Of The Mississippi River","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Katherine Gideon Colt | Usher L. Burdick\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Letters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Letters of Peter Wilson is a historical non-fiction book written by Katherine Gideon Colt. It chronicles the life of Peter Wilson, a soldier, explorer, and Indian agent who lived and worked west of the Mississippi River during the 19th century. The book is based on a collection of letters written by Wilson to his family and friends, which provide a unique and personal insight into his experiences and adventures.Throughout the book, readers will follow Wilson's journey as he explores the vast and often dangerous wilderness of the American West. He encounters a variety of Native American tribes, including the Osage, Pawnee, and Comanche, and works to establish relationships with them as an Indian agent. Wilson also serves as a soldier during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, and his letters offer a firsthand account of these conflicts.The book is divided into chapters that cover specific periods of Wilson's life, and each chapter includes a brief introduction that provides historical context. The letters themselves are presented in chronological order and are accompanied by footnotes that explain unfamiliar terms and provide additional information.Overall, The Letters of Peter Wilson is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American culture, or military history. It offers a unique perspective on the events and people of the time, and provides a glimpse into the life of a remarkable man who played a significant role in shaping the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47612789915799,"sku":"9781432597283","price":1721.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781432597283.webp?v=1775080394","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-letters-of-peter-wilson-soldier-explorer-and-indian-agent-west-of-the-mississippi-river-9781432597283","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}