Apache Wars

Reedstrom, E Lisle, Illustrated by Colour Art, Photos, Sketches

ISBN 10: 0806972548 / ISBN 13: 9780806972541

Published by New York: Sterling, 1990, New York, 1990

About this Item

VG+. 1st. 28.5cm deep By 22cm. An objective and accurate account of American efforts to subdue the Apache tribe in the years following the Civil War. A clever and determined opponent the Apache resisted domination for longer than any other tribe. Actions, weapons, equipment, life-styles on both sides are covered. 256 pages including several appendices, 39 pages sketches uniform, equipment insignia used by the US forces, bibliography, index. Illustrations include 16 colour plates by the author with multi-figues of dress and equipment used in the conflict. B/w photos throughout plus sketches, maps, tables. Red hard covers with gilt spine titles excellent, colour art DJ 2cm vertical tear lower front edge adjacent spine, few tiny nicks, otherwise also excellent.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Apache Wars
• Publisher: New York: Sterling, 1990, New York
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806972548
• ISBN 13: 9780806972541
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Colour Art, Photos, Sketches
• Edition: 1st
• Condition: NF
• Dust Jacket Condition: VG+

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Synopsis

The Apache were cunning guerilla fighters and among the toughest of the Indian warriors. This saga by Western artist and historian Lisle Reedstrom includes the religious traditions of the Apaches, their costumes and customs, weapons used by both the Apaches and the US Cavalry who pursued and finally defeated them. A special feature of the book is the illustrations, from the 16 pages of colour paintings by the author, to dozens of close-up photographs of Apache warriors and chiefs alongside US soldiers and generals who tried to destroy them.

Reviews

The Apache people deserve to be remembered for much more than their renegades, but public interest in their warlike days remains high. Reedstrom is a historian and noted illustrator of Western and cavalry themes, and this book reflects his military interest. The various campaigns and forays throughout Arizona Territory and northern Mexico are covered in vigorous detail. Numerous period photographs, particularly of a subjugated Geronimo, are both arresting and poignant. The author's own detailed color drawings of U.S. army uniforms and Indian dress make the book a useful reference source as well as a delight to the military buff. Military Book Club selection.
- Raymond L. Puffer, U.S. Air Force History Prog., Los Angeles
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