Once They Moved Like the Wind: Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars

Roberts, David

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Idioma: inglés

Editorial: Simon & Schuster, 1993

0671702211 / 9780671702212

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Condition is AS NEW in a hard cover. DJ is AS NEW. Illustrated. Once They Moved Like the Wind: Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars is a non-fiction book by David Roberts that recounts the epic and tragic story of the Apache resistance to U.S. and Mexican forces during the mid-to-late 1800s. It is praised by reviewers for its engrossing narrative and for telling the story from multiple perspectives using historical archives. Summary The book is a historical narrative that uses first-person accounts from American, Mexican, and Apache sources to present a comprehensive view of the Apache Wars. It covers the period when Anglo settlers encroached on Apache lands, leading to a series of conflicts and misunderstandings. Key figures include the great Apache leaders Cochise, Geronimo, Nana, Juh, and the warrior woman Lozen, as well as U.S. generals George Crook and Nelson Miles. The narrative follows the Apaches' struggle for land and freedom, their elusion of thousands of troops for over two decades, and the eventual surrender of Geronimo's small band in 1886. The aftermath of the surrender is also covered, detailing how the Apaches were sent to various prisoner-of-war camps where many died from disease before finally settling in Oklahoma. The book is noted for its ability to illuminate the human story behind the conflict and the reasons why the principals on both sides acted as they did. Reviews and Themes Reviewers have described the book as an "outstanding" and "gripping" account of the Apache wars and way of life. Objective Storytelling: Reviewers from Library Journal praise Roberts for avoiding the typical emphasis on "troop deployments and Apache raids," instead explaining the motivations of the key figures and highlighting how misunderstandings often led to tragedy and warfare. Comprehensive Sourcing: The book is lauded for drawing on a wide range of contemporary American and Mexican sources, as well as first-person accounts, to offer a balanced and moving perspective of a somber period in history. Engaging Narrative: The book is described as "history at its most engrossing," making it suitable for both general readers and undergraduates interested in the history of the American Southwest and Native American studies. Key Themes: The primary themes explored are war, the fight for land and freedom, and the tragic results of cultural misunderstandings.

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Título
Once They Moved Like the Wind: Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars
Autor
Roberts, David
Editorial
Simon & Schuster
Año de publicación
1993
Estado
As New
Sobrecubierta
As New
Encuadernación
Hardcover
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
0671702211
ISBN 13
9780671702212
Dimensiones
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

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