An account of the 1883 expedition against the Chirichua Apaches.

John Gregory Bourke's 'An Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre' provides readers with a detailed and immersive account of his experiences as a military officer in the American southwest during the late 19th century. Bourke masterfully incorporates vivid descriptions of the harsh terrain and intense battles between the Apache tribes and the U.S. Army, highlighting the complexities of this historical conflict. His writing style is both engaging and informative, offering valuable insight into the military tactics utilized during this turbulent period. By examining the nuances of cultural clashes and strategies of warfare, Bourke presents a compelling narrative that sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of American history. Born in 1846, Bourke's extensive military career and firsthand encounters with various Native American tribes undoubtedly influenced the perspective and depth of his writing. His unique position as an observer and participant in these events adds credibility and authenticity to the accounts presented in the book. I highly recommend 'An Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre' to readers interested in military history, Native American studies, and narratives of the American west.

Excerpt from An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre: An Account of the Expedition in Pursuit of the Hostile Chiricahua Apaches in the Spring of 1883 There is this difference to be noted, however of the one hundred and twenty-five (125) fight ing men brought back from the Sierra Madre, less than one-third have engaged in the present hostilities, from which fact an additional infer ence may be drawn both of the difficulties to be overcome in the repression of these distur bances and of the horrors which would surely have accumulated upon the heads of our citi zens had the whole fighting force of this fierce band taken to the mountains. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre is a first-hand historical account written by a captain in the United States Army, John Gregory Bourke. The book presents the details of the expedition led by General Crook to the Sierra Madre, in 1883. As Crook's aide, Bourke had the opportunity to witness every facet of life in the Old West—the battles, wildlife, the internal squabbling among the military, the Indian Agency, settlers, and Native Americans, which are all presented in this read.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1886 Edition.