02528cam a22003253u 4500 65040 UtSlPG 20260610134512.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02016600 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Bourke, John Gregory, 1846-1896 An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre : An Account of the Expedition in Pursuit of the Hostile Chiricahua Apaches in the Spring of 1883 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-04-09 E-text prepared by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre" by John Gregory Bourke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details an expedition led by General Crook in pursuit of the fierce Chiricahua Apaches in the Sierra Madre region, aiming to address the conflicts and hostilities that arose during that period. This work provides a first-hand perspective on military campaigns against the Chiricahua band of Apaches, showcasing the complexities of the American military's interactions with Native Americans. The opening of the book introduces the context of rising tensions between the Chiricahua Apaches and American forces, highlighting a recent outbreak of violence that spurred military action. Bourke details the background of the Chiricahua people and the grievances they faced regarding their treatment on reservations, particularly under the authority of local agents. With a mix of historical narrative and personal observation, the author sets the stage for the expedition that would aim to capture or destroy the Apache stronghold, noting the difficulties involved in navigating the complex relationship between the U.S. military and Native American tribes, as well as the geographic challenges presented by the Sierra Madre mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Apache Indians -- Wars, 1883-1886 Chiricahua Indians -- Wars https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65040 105863 105863