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100 1 _aPoston, Charles D.
_q(Charles Debrille),
_d1825-1902
245 1 0 _aBuilding a State in Apache Land
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Garrett Alley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Building a State in Apache Land" by Charles D. Poston is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1894. The book primarily chronicles the early efforts to establish a governance and community in the region of Arizona, highlighting the interplay between settlers, Indigenous peoples, and various political entities. Poston draws on his personal experiences as a pioneer in this untamed land, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced in building a new state amidst conflicts and cultural differences. The narrative unfolds through Poston's adventurous endeavors, detailing his role in surveying and settling the territory after the Gadsden Purchase. He recounts interactions with the Apache tribes, the establishment of mining operations, the founding of towns, and struggles against local and external threats. Poston portrays the rich natural resources, the cultural tapestry of the native populations, and the tumultuous events surrounding the colonization efforts, including battles, negotiations, and community-building initiatives. Ultimately, "Building a State in Apache Land" provides a personal and historical perspective on the rugged and complex journey toward statehood in the American Southwest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArizona -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11226
999 _c52672
_d52672