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100 1 _aBourke, John Gregory,
_d1846-1896
245 1 0 _aOn the Border with Crook
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-07-18
508 _aKD Weeks, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"On the Border with Crook" by John Gregory Bourke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the experiences of Captain Bourke and his fellow soldiers during their military service on the American frontier, focusing on the campaigns led by General George Crook against the Apache tribes. The narrative offers insights into the challenges faced by the army, the relationships with Native Americans, and the vivid landscapes of the southwestern United States. At the start of the book, Bourke establishes the setting at Old Camp Grant, Arizona, portraying a vivid and often harsh military life. He introduces readers to daily routines, the difficult living conditions for the troops, and the surrounding landscapes filled with dangerous wildlife. As he recounts life at the camp, Bourke shares humorous anecdotes about soldiering, the unique flora and fauna of Arizona, and the cultural intricacies of interactions with the Apaches. The narrative hints at future conflicts and adventures, setting up a rich tapestry of frontier life against the backdrop of military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGenerals -- United States -- Biography
653 _aCrook, George, 1829-1890
653 _aBourke, John Gregory, 1846-1896
653 _aUnited States. Army. Cavalry -- Biography
653 _aIndians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895 -- Personal narratives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65863
999 _c106685
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