Frank H. Baumgardner Iii

About the Author

Frank H. Baumgardner III is a distinguished historian and author whose work illuminates the darker chapters of American history, particularly the violent clashes between settlers and Native American communities in the 19th century. With a keen eye for archival detail and a commitment to uncovering suppressed narratives, Baumgardner draws on extensive research to expose the brutal realities of frontier expansion. His seminal book, Killing for Land in Early California - Indian Blood at Round Valley, meticulously documents the tragic events at Round Valley, where land greed led to the systematic extermination of indigenous populations. Through rigorous scholarship and empathetic storytelling, Baumgardner challenges readers to confront the legacies of colonialism and advocate for historical justice. A native of California, he continues to lecture and write on themes of indigenous rights and Western expansion.