The dread Apache: That early-day scourge of the Southwest by Freeman
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"The Dread Apache: That Early-Day Scourge of the Southwest" by Dr. M. P. Freeman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book highlights the tumultuous and often violent interactions between Native American tribes, particularly the Apache, and the settlers during the westward expansion in the Southwest United States. It aims to illustrate the significant impact of Apache raids on pioneers and their communities, emphasizing the treachery and cunning
of the Apache in their confrontations with settlers. The narrative details various accounts of violence, capturing the essence of life in the Southwest during these confrontations. It recounts infamous incidents, such as brutal ambushes and the tragic stories of victims like Judge McComas and his family, as well as heroic figures who stood against the Apache threat. The book is rich in anecdotal evidence, painting a vivid picture of the frontier life marked by terror, resilience, and the complex relationships between the indigenous peoples and early settlers. Through the tales of notorious outlaws like the Apache Kid, the author sheds light on the dangers that permeated daily life while also offering a glimpse into the culture of the Apaches and their relentless struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Freeman, Merrill Pingree, 1844-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | The dread Apache: That early-day scourge of the Southwest |
| Original Publication | United States: None listed,1915. |
| Credits | David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New |
| Subject | Apache Indians |
| Subject | Apache Kid, approximately 1860- |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69801 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69801-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 250 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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