Elliott West

Elliott West is a distinguished American historian and one of the foremost scholars of the American West. He is the Alumni Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas, where he has taught for decades. His sweeping narratives bring the complexities of westward expansion and Native American history to vivid life. West is the author of "The Last Indian War: The Nez Perce Story" and "Continental Reckoning: The American West in the Age of Expansion," among other acclaimed works. His writing is celebrated for its depth, accessibility, and profound empathy for all those who shaped the Western frontier.