Native Nations, Ancient Paths: The True Story of the Oregon Trail

Previously

…A primal anger surged through Kicking Bear. It was more than just frustration now; it was a burning outrage, a righteous fury that settled deep in his warrior’s heart. This was not merely encroachment; it was an assault on the very soul of his people, on the spirit of the land itself. He looked at his fellow warriors, their eyes mirroring his own dawning certainty. The time for passive observation was over. The time for defense had arrived. They would not stand idly by while their world was systematically destroyed. This land, their land, demanded a stand.