jjares reviewed The Apache Wars: The History and Legacy of the U.S. Army?s Campaigns against the Apaches on + 3270 more book reviews
This was a depressing read about different cultures not taking the time to understand each other. This book explains very well why the Mexicans and Apaches were always killing each other. They absolutely despised each other and they used every opportunity to kill each other. When the US government took over the lands after the Mexican-American War, the Apaches thought things would be better. That isn't what happened.
The few bright lights were John Clum (manager of the San Carlos Reservation), General Crook, and Lt. Charles Gatewood. They made a difference, but in the end, they were overrun by the hostility of the government agents and leaders. This is a tragic part of American history.
The few bright lights were John Clum (manager of the San Carlos Reservation), General Crook, and Lt. Charles Gatewood. They made a difference, but in the end, they were overrun by the hostility of the government agents and leaders. This is a tragic part of American history.
