Joseph A. Altsheler 
The Last Of The Chiefs A Story Of The Great Sioux War 

"The Last Of The Chiefs" is a novel by Joseph A. Altsheler that tells the story of two brothers, Richard and Albert Howard, who leave their Illinois farm to seek their fortune in California. Richard is big and strong, but his younger brother is delicate and suffers from exhaustion due to the grueling journey across the prairie. The two encounter a rough and unpleasant group of travelers who are making the same journey, and tensions rise when one of the men insults Albert. The brothers continue their journey, hoping to reach the mountains soon and find relief from the harsh conditions of the plains. Will they get successful in their journey? To explore the complete story that has themes of brotherhood, perseverance, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier, readers should go through The Last Of The Chiefs.