"This meticulously documented book . . ., based on Army records and firsthand reports, should stand as definitive. [It is, by far, the best account yet of Fort Phil Kearny and the stirring events that took place. . . . A must for devotees of Western Americana."--Robert F. Hannon, "St. Louis Post-Dispatch"--Robert F. Hannon "St. Louis Post-Dispatch "