A Cycle of the West · Character
Black Kettle
A Cheyenne chief who sought peace but was killed at Washita.
minor
Also known as Old Black Kettle
First appearance: VII: Beecher's Island
Black Kettle shows up with force in VII: Beecher's Island. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Black Kettle is listed among the southern leaders who hear the news and consider action.
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In VII: Beecher's Island: Black Kettle is listed among the southern leaders who hear the news and consider action. Later, in VIII: The Yellow God: Recalled as the victim of Custer's attack at the Washita, his death a…
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- Major Figures of the Indian Wars
- Key Figures in Conflict
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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See Black Kettle in VII: Beecher's Island