Long Description of the Plot: Caught in the Maelstrom The Indian Nations in the Civil War 1861-1865 Author: Clint Crowe Genre: History, Non-fiction Published: [Insert Date] Pages: [Insert Number] The book "Caught in the Maelstrom The Indian Nations in the Civil War 1861-1865" by Clint Crowe offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the lesser-known aspect of the American Civil War - the involvement of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Muscogee, and Seminole) in the conflict. Set against the backdrop of the TransMississippi West, the book delves into the complex political and social dynamics that unfolded within these Native American nations during the tumultuous period of 1861-1865. The Plot: The story begins with the onset of the Civil War, which exacerbated the pre-existing divergent politics among the Five Civilized Tribes.

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