Coming Through Fire: George Armstrong Custer and Chief Black Kettle

The narrative intertwines the lives of George Armstrong Custer and Chief Black Kettle against the backdrop of the Washita River. Black Kettle, a peacemaker, sought to protect the Cheyenne through treaties despite ongoing betrayals by the U.S. government. As settlers encroached and the buffalo dwindled, his hopes for coexistence were crushed by relentless military actions, culminating in his tragic death at the hands of Custer's troops. Custer, hailed as a warrior, ultimately faced his own demise in the Indian Wars, illustrating the tragic consequences of conflict and broken promises.