An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre - Bourke, John Gregory
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"An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre" offers a gripping firsthand account of the U.S. Army's pursuit of the Chiricahua Apaches in the spring of 1883. Authored by John Gregory Bourke, a captain in the Third Cavalry and veteran of the American West, this book provides a vital historical record of the Apache Wars and the conflict between Native Americans and the U.S. government. This meticulously prepared edition recounts the expedition into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains, detailing the challenges and strategies employed in confronting the "hostile" Chiricahua. Bourke's narrative sheds…mehr

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"An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre" offers a gripping firsthand account of the U.S. Army's pursuit of the Chiricahua Apaches in the spring of 1883. Authored by John Gregory Bourke, a captain in the Third Cavalry and veteran of the American West, this book provides a vital historical record of the Apache Wars and the conflict between Native Americans and the U.S. government. This meticulously prepared edition recounts the expedition into the rugged Sierra Madre mountains, detailing the challenges and strategies employed in confronting the "hostile" Chiricahua. Bourke's narrative sheds light on military history and the complexities of the American West during the 19th century. Readers interested in Native American history, the Apache Wars, or military campaigns in the American West will find this an invaluable and insightful resource. This edition preserves the original text, offering a direct connection to a pivotal period in United States history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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John Gregory Bourke (1846 - 1896) was a captain in the United States Army and a prolific diarist and postbellum author; he wrote several books about the American Old West, including ethnologies of its indigenous peoples. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while a cavalryman in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Based on his service during the war, his commander nominated him to West Point, where he graduated in 1869, leading to service as an Army officer until his death.