In this work for students, scholars, and general readers, Graybill (history, Southern Methodist University) examines the Marias Massacre against the background of the history of three generations of the Clarke family, revealing little known aspects of Native-white intermarriage in the American West. The narrative begins with the marriage of fur trader Malcolm Clarke to Coth-co-co-na, a woman from the Piegan Blackfeet tribe in Montana. The murder of Malcolm Clarke by a Piegan warrior touched off the Marias Massacre, which pitted Malcolm Clarke's sons against their own Piegan relatives in 1870. Much of the book focuses on the life and legacy of Native American artist John L. Clarke (grandson of Malcolm Clarke), who lived on a Native reservation with his white wife. The author draws on interviews with John L. Clarke's daughter and granddaughter, as well as primary sources. Liveright Publishing is an imprint of W.W. Norton Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less