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Post by texian on May 30, 2024 11:46:08 GMT -5
I forget how I stumbled upon this forum, but after lurking for a couple of months I decided it was time for me to actually register.
Growing up I always found American history interesting. Back in the early 1980s I took a trip to Yellowstone N.P. from Bismarck where my brother was living at the time. On the drive back to Bismarck I decided to stop by for a 'short' visit to LBH. I thought it would be a 2 hour max visit. Instead, I found myself immersed in the park, exhibits and the presentation of the '2 sides' of the battle. I didnt resume my trip from LBH to Bismarck until almost sundown that day.
From that point onward, I found myself immersed in reading & uncovering all I could about Native American history - specifically the tribes of the Plains from the Dakotas south to Texas. In the last few years my interest expanded into reading the accounts of the Spanish conquests of the Aztecs & Incas. I've collected a large collection of books and read almost all of them. Some I've re-read. Currently I just started re-reading, "Calendar History of the Kiowas" by Mooney. I find it fascinating - again.
My main reading interests are the histories of the Comanches & the Lakotas.
Oh yeah, I'm a long-time Texan. My ancestors settled in central Texas back in the 1830s.
I guess that's what brought me here. Just to learn & discover any new material I may have missed.
I doubt I can contribute much in the discussions. I'm just here to learn.
Thanks.
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May 30, 2024 12:28:10 GMT -5
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Post by Californian on May 30, 2024 12:28:10 GMT -5
Hi Texian, thank you for your introduction. The more participants there are on the forum, the more opportunity to learn and to share for all 🙂. I personally have found a great wealth of collective knowledge on the forum and most helpful in my own research work. Take care, Californian.
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May 31, 2024 5:38:36 GMT -5
Post by texian on May 31, 2024 5:38:36 GMT -5
Thank you, Californian. I know I've barely scratched the surface here.
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