The Apaches (Men-at-Arms) [Paperback]

Jason Hook (Author), Richard Hook (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Men-at-Arms | Publication Date: March 26, 1987

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.

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From the Publisher

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (March 26, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0850457386
• ISBN-13: 978-0850457384
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,424,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A North American Warrior Culture Revealed, September 20, 2005

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Gary B. Null (Melbourne, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Apaches (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

Having spent some time growing up in the American Southwest, I had a passing familiarity with the Apaches. However, it was much later while I was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps that I became fascinated with these fierce warrior people. The Marines appreciated any warrior culture and part of our martial arts training included us studying famous warrior cultures, to include the Apache. Here was a nation that conducted a guerilla war (before the term was even invented) against the might of the American military for several decades before finally succumbing to disease, defeat and sedition.
This book is an excellent introduction to the Apache Warrior Culture. The diction is succint and to the point. The historic photographs are particulary fascinating as are the beautiful artisitic plates that exist in the text. If you are looking for an in depth study of the Apaches - particulary one that explores outside the subject of war - then I would look elsewhere. However, if you want a clear, concise and relevant first look into the Apache War Machine, then this book will not disappoint.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! 5 STARS!, March 9, 2008

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Jason C. Lohmeier (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Apaches (Trade Editions) (Paperback)

Excellent illustrations, numerous photographs of apache weapons, warriors and people. Many of these photographs can not be found on the internet or in other books. This book is invaluable as a resource for studying the Apache of old. Like the other reviewer said, there are more books with a larger volume of history, but the pictures and color plates are well worth the price alone!