1990, ISBN: 9780806972541

New York, 1990, Sterling, US first edition, hard bound in dust jacket, 8 1/2 x 11 1.2, VG / VG condition, 256 page, prof. illustrated in B&W and color, plus numerous line drawings, a… Mehr…

New York, 1990, Sterling, US first edition, hard bound in dust jacket, 8 1/2 x 11 1.2, VG / VG condition, 256 page, prof. illustrated in B&W and color, plus numerous line drawings, appendices, bibliog, index.-----------------------------------------------------------During the years following the Civil War, the U. S. military waged numerous and bloody campaigns against the Apache. In contrast to Hollywood versions of severe defeats suffered by the Indians, here is a faithful depiction of the cunning war tactics carried out by the tribe who resisted the white man's domination longer than any other in the West. Award-winning Western artist and historian E. Lisle Reedstrom writes about one of the most often fictionalized sagas of American history with rare accuracy and authenticity.Apache Wars vividly covers the times in which the U. S. Cavalry troopers and the Apache warriors lived and campaigned. It brings to life the rules that governed their lives, the daily routines they performed in the call of duty, what the soldiers and Indians wore, what they ate, what arms and equipment they used against each other—from the troopers stationed in old Arizona to Geronimo and his renegade band escaping to Mexico.Above all, these are tales of heroism, portrayed by the author in 16 pages of his own gallery-quality paintings. Most haunting of all: dozens of rare, closeup photographs of Apache warriors and chiefs, 0<

1991, ISBN: 9780806972541

Hardcover book. 256 pages. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (1991) Media > Book, [PU: Sterling Publishing]