Grasshoppers in Summer

"Grasshoppers in Summer" explores the tumultuous period of Native American and U.S. government relations from 1866 to 1876, highlighting key events such as the Fetterman massacre and the signing of the Fort Laramie Treaty. The narrative delves into the challenges faced by President Ulysses S. Grant’s Indian peace policy amid intense political and economic pressures. As promises are broken and conflicts escalate, the story culminates in a pivotal and historic victory for the plains tribes.