The Red and the White

This multigenerational history explores the often-overlooked interracial relationships between Native Americans and white settlers in the American West, beginning with a marriage in 1844 that set the stage for changing dynamics over the ensuing decades. Centered around the tragic 1870 Marias Massacre, the narrative highlights key moments and complex family histories amid a backdrop of prejudice and violence. Award-winning historian Andrew R. Graybill sheds light on these significant yet underrepresented stories that shaped the development of the trans-Mississippi West.