On the Border with Crook

General George Crook, the American Indian Wars, and Life on the American Frontier

Автор: John Gregory Bourke

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The definitive look at one of the most famous American generals of the American Indian Wars. After s...

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Автор

John Gregory Bourke

Език

Английски език

Корици

Книга - С меки корици

Издадена

2014

страници

496

EAN

9781626365438

ISBN

1626365431

Enbook ID

04840687

Издател

Skyhorse Publishing

Теглоt

581

Размери

140 x 210 x 33

Пълно описание

The definitive look at one of the most famous American generals of the American Indian Wars. After serving over fifteen years with General George Crook, John Gregory Bourke, his right-hand man, sat down to write of his time with the legendary US Army officer in the post--Civil War West. On the Border with Crook is a firsthand account of Crook's campaigns during the American Indian Wars. Observant and inquisitive, Bourke brings to life the entire American frontier. In sharp descriptions and detailed anecdotes, he sketched vivid pictures not only of Crook and his fellow cavalrymen but also of legendary Native American leaders such as Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Geronimo. Combining strength and compassion, Bourke argues, Crook carved out an important legacy for himself in American history. On the Border with Crook has long been regarded as one of the best firsthand accounts of frontier army life. More than simply an account of General Crook, Bourke writes with unparalleled detail of the landscape of the Southwest, impressions on the forts and communities in Arizona Territory, and the hardships of frontier service, in addition to the exciting and honest accounts of combat. What is most impressive about Bourke's work is the equal time he gives to both soldier and Native American alike, making On the Border with Crook the essential book for those interested in the history of the American frontier.

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