Bourke's Diary: From Journals of First Lieutenant John Gregory Bourke, from June 27-September 15, During Indian War of Eighteen Sevent

Bourke's Diary is that portion from the journals of 1st Lt. John Gregory Bourke, adjutant and aide to General George Crook during the 1876 Indian Was, and pertaining to the period following the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25, 1876. The chronicle commences with June 27th and closes with Sept. 15. The time covered is about two and one half months. But this book much contains more than the journal entries of Lt. Bourke. The volume also comprises the observations of eight correspondents, two physicians, sixteen fellow officers, three scouts, and four enlisted men who served in that campaign.