In the years after the Civil War, when the American West is still wild and unsettled, The Great Sioux Trail launches Joseph A. Altsheler's connected historical romance series with a rugged tale of frontier danger and discovery. Against mountains, plains, and a landscape shaped by conflict between settlers, Native nations, and the demands of the wilderness, young adventurers face pursuit, captivity, flight, and survival with grit and loyalty. At the heart of the story is a heightened sense of perception and instinct, as if human reason and wolf-like tracking skill have merged into one. Snowbound in a mountain cavern, Will, the Little Giant, Boyd, and Brady endure a harsh storm by conserving supplies, caring for their animals, and relying on Brady's calm judgment and deep knowledge of the high country. When the weather clears, the valley becomes a green refuge, but the journey only grows more perilous as they press toward a hidden mine and discover signs of a large Teton Sioux village ahead. Rich in wilderness drama and classic adventure, this is a fast-moving tale of courage under pressure. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.