The Buffalo Soldier

By Sherry Garland and Ronald Himler

This heartwarming story of a buffalo soldier’s service to his country during the Indian Wars and Spanish-American War reveals the many hardships these regiments faced.

The African-American buffalo soldiers, nicknamed by the Cheyenne Indians because of their curly hair and bravery, joined the six black regiments commissioned by an act of Congress in 1866. These men, many of whom were former slaves, enlisted in the army to earn a steady income, acquire an education, and gain respect. They protected settlers from hostile Indians, rustlers, outlaws, and bandits and were known for their courage and dedication. Told through the soldier-narrator’s voice, the details of one buffalo soldier’s life, including what he ate, where he slept, the education he gained on and off the battlefield, and how he spent his hard-earned money, help create a personal and understandable slice of history

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Aug 31, 2006
• ISBN: 9781455601639

Sherry Garland

SHERRY GARLAND is the author of many award-winning novels and picture books, including Indio, The Last Rainmaker. She lives in central Texas. www.sherrygarland.com

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THE BUFFALO SOLDIER

By Sherry Garland

Illustrated by Ronald Himler

Award-winning author Sherry Garland and master artist Ronald Himler, the team that brought us the critically acclaimed Voices of the Alamo, give us another humanized account of American history.

The African-American buffalo soldiers, nicknamed by the Cheyenne Indians because of their curly hair and bravery, joined the six black regiments commissioned by an act of Congress in 1866. These men, many of whom were former slaves, enlisted in the army to earn a steady income, acquire an education, and gain respect. They protected settlers from hostile Indians, rustlers, outlaws, and bandits.

Serving Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Indian Territory, the mountain states, and the Great Plains states, the soldiers' work detail ranged from protecting mail delivery and telegraph crews to finding Indians who left reservations. The buffalo soldiers were known for their courage and dedication and