On the Border with Crook by John Gregory Bourke
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| Author | Bourke, John Gregory, 1846-1896 |
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| LoC No. | 02015028 |
| Title | On the Border with Crook |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | KD 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.) |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Generals -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Crook, George, 1829-1890 |
| Subject | Bourke, John Gregory, 1846-1896 |
| Subject | United States. Army. Cavalry -- Biography |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65863 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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