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Biographical note
Jason Hook graduated from the University of Kent with a first class honours degree in English and American Literature. A former Senior Editor at Wayland Publishing, Jason has written extensively on the subject of Native Americans.
Richard Hook is one of the world's greatest military illustrators and has contributed to more than 40 Osprey titles. He is also an authority on the native peoples of North America, a subject for which he has had a life-long passion.
The Apache culture of 1850 was a blend of influences from the peoples of the Great Plains, Great Basin and the South-West, particularly the Pueblos, and – as time progressed – from the Spanish and American settlers.
This fascinating work by Jason Hook examines the Apaches, their social structure, religion and warcraft, and outlines the Apache wars and conflicts with the American, including the dramatic story of Crook and Geronimo.
This absorbing volume is illustrated with a wealth contemporary photographs, museum examples and eight stunning full page colour plates by Richard Hook, making it the perfect book for anyone interested in this fascinating culture.
Introduction
The Apache tribes
Apache life
War
Religion
The Apache Wars
War with the Americans
The Plates
Bibliography
Product details
Biographical note
Jason Hook graduated from the University of Kent with a first class honours degree in English and American Literature. A former Senior Editor at Wayland Publishing, Jason has written extensively on the subject of Native Americans.
Richard Hook is one of the world's greatest military illustrators and has contributed to more than 40 Osprey titles. He is also an authority on the native peoples of North America, a subject for which he has had a life-long passion.