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Robert Marshall Utley

Also known as

Robert M. Utley

Robert Marshall Utley is an American historian who has written sixteen books concerning the history of the American West. His works often focus on the theme of the American Army during the country's expansion toward the Pacific, and typically outlines their confrontations with Indian tribes. He is a former chief historian for the National Park Service, and has served in the U.S. Military himself. He has been designated the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize for his efforts as well as had another award named after him by the Western History Association.

Born 1929-10-31

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL77977A

Top Subjects

  • West (U.S.) (8)
  • Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876 (7)
  • Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) (7)
  • Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895 (5)
  • West (U.S.) -- History (4)
  • Indians of North America -- Wars (4)
  • West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890 (4)

Books by Robert Marshall Utley

Total count: 39