The Contested Plains: Indians, Goldseekers, and the Rush to Colorado
by Elliott West
Elliott West examines the Colorado plains during the rush for gold, focusing on the encounters and conflicts between Indigenous peoples and goldseekers. The book presents this pivotal period as part of the larger history of the American West, offering context for the forces that reshaped the region.
About This Book
The Contested Plains examines the history of the Colorado plains through the experiences of Indians and goldseekers.
Focusing on the rush to Colorado, the book explores the tensions created as different peoples encountered one another across the region.
Elliott West places these events within the broader history of the American West.
This work offers historical context for understanding conflict, migration, and change on the contested plains.
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