Mangas Coloradas Chief Of The Chiricahua Apaches

EDWIN R. SWEENEY

Publication: University of Oklahoma Press, 1998, Norman

First Edition. Cloth. xxiii, 578pp. Numerous Illustrations, many from old photographs. 3 Maps. An outstanding biography on this important chief of the Chiricahua Apaches. Mangas Coloradas was their chief for almost 40 years, and led the Chiricahuas throughout the early Apache Wars until he was killed/murdered by soldiers in 1863, resulting in the escalation of hostilities between the Chiricahuas and the U.S. Army. As New in dust jacket. Signed by Sweeney on title page.

Inventory Number: 52015