The Truth About Geronimo - Softcover

The Truth About Geronimo

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Truth About Geronimo' provides a compelling first-hand account of one of the most significant chapters in the history of the American West. Written by Britton Davis, an officer in the Third Cavalry who served under General George Crook, this work offers an insider's perspective on the pursuit and eventual surrender of the legendary Apache leader, Geronimo. Unlike many sensationalized accounts of the era, Davis delivers a measured and detailed narrative of the 1885-1886 campaign in the rugged terrain of the Southwest and Northern Mexico.The book delves into the complex realities of the Apache Wars, shedding light on the frustrations, misunderstandings, and military challenges faced by the United States Army. Davis portrays Geronimo and the Chiricahua Apaches with a level of nuance that was often missing from contemporary reports, documenting the grueling conditions of the scouts and the internal tensions within the military command. As both a memoir and a historical record, 'The Truth About Geronimo' serves as an essential resource for understanding the end of the Indian Wars and the final resistance of the Apache people. It remains a foundational text for scholars and enthusiasts of Native American history and military strategy in the 19th-century frontier.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. Artikel-Nr. 9781026054901

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