Horatio Bardwell Cushman (August 13, 1820 – October 18, 1904) was an American historian.

The book is well known source for Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Natchez Indian history.

During the American Civil War, Cushman served as a private in the 43rd Mississippi Infantry.

After the War in 1868, Cushman moved to Texas near the Red River where the Choctaw Nation was found.

"Full text of "History of the Choctaw, Chickasaw and Natchez Indians"".