Buffalo Soldier story - "Rescue at Pine Ridge"

2010-02-16T00:25:00.000-08:00

Outskirts Press Announces the Publication of the unknown Buffalo Soldier story, "Rescue at Pine Ridge" from Woodland Hills, CA. Author: Erich Martin Hicks

Woodland Hills, CA, December 02, 2008. Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Rescue at Pine Ridge: Based on a True American Story by Erich Martin Hicks, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback ISBN: 9781432728229 in the United States - 19th Century/Old West category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $19.95. Rescue at Pine Ridge is also available in its 6.14 x 9.21 hardback 9781432736835 w/ jacket edition for $31.95.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

Rescue at Pine Ridge, takes us on a journey with one of the most highly disrespected regiments in the history of the United States Military, " The Buffalo Soldiers". The gossip and rumors they experienced were false due to paranoia and racism. The civilians, their Officers, the Indians that gave them their name, who observed their bravery, gallantry and heroism, knew better.

The time period is set from 1866 - 1891. The location is the vast west territory of the Untied States. The Buffalo Soldiers will keep the peace throughout the territory they patrol, from the border of Mexico, through the American Great Plains and up to the border of Canada. Chasing renegade hostile Indians, Comancheros, Outlaws, removing land hungry settlers from Indian Territory; and performing the most famous rescue of the United States Army during the Indian Wars. This was just after the "Wounded Knee Massacre", and the death of the "Ghost Dance" Medicine Man, Big Foot, at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

The Sioux Nation set a trap, which almost leads to a second massacre of the 7th Cavalry at Pine Ridge, fourteen years later. Only after enduring an all night forced-march in a blizzard, the 7th Cavalry are saved from sure annihilation by the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Solders.

The 9th Cavalry, K Troop, representing all the 9th Cavalry, is rewarded for accomplishments at Pine Ridge, with Presidential Parades, Escorts and Burial Detail.

Deftly constructed at 364 pages, Rescue at Pine Ridge: Based on a True American Story is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the United States - 19th Century/Old West category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Rescue at Pine Ridge meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $19.95 and $31.95, respectively.

Additionally, Rescue at Pine Ridge can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of ten or more from Alpha Wolf Productions, Inc., at http://www.rescueatpineridge.com

Also, for more information or to contact the author, visit Alpha Wolf Productions Inc., at: http://www.alphawolfprods.com

About the Author

Erich garners his inspirations from his Grandfather, Buffalo Soldier Captain Lee Jay Hicks, who was the right hand man to General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, during WW-I.

Erich's passion for America's Buffalo Soldiers, and the gallant rescue of the famed 7th Cavalry by the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers inspired him to write this story.

Erich residences with his wife and animals in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California.