Frederick Manfred (1912¿94) is the author of twenty-four novels, including the five-volume series The Buckskin Man Tales, which includes Lord Grizzly (finalist for the 1954 National Book Award), Riders of Judgment, Conquering Horse, and Scarlet Plume, all available in Bison Books editions. ¿Joel Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Government and International Affairs at Augustana College. ¿