Visions of the American Frontier Quotes in The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge

Kiowa is one of the few traders who actually make an effort to bring the frontier's various communities together. It doesn't matter if you're a Frenchman, an American, or a Sioux warrior—you can get down with Kiowa.

Interestingly, some American Indian tribes are actually enthused by the rise in trade. It's been a huge economic boon for them, after all, and they've gained access to some awesome technology. Still, there's always a price to pay...

Fort Talbot reveals a nasty truth about the American frontier: it was a veritable war zone, with the traders and U.S. military playing the role of invaders and the Arikara acting as insurgents.