A well-indexed volume detailing the history of all Apache peoples to include the Chiricahua Apache and the Chirichua Agency / Reservation. Interaction with CPT Thomas L. Roberts, the California Column, Tom Jeffords, and LT Howard Bass Cushing are detailed as is the Bascom Affair and the events at Apache Pass. Difficulties with provisions, food and alcohol are also addressed.

Includes index. Includes maps of: Apache and Navajo Reservations Today; Western Apaches [Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico]; Western Apacheria; Theater of Operations of the Sierra Madre Expedition; Mexican Theater of War.

The Apaches and their neighbors -- Apaches and Spaniards -- The beginnings of Anglo-Apache conflict in New Mexico -- The beginnings of Anglo-Apache conflict in Arizona -- The Mescaleros' nemesis -- Anglo-Apache conflict in Arizona -- Apaches and the peace policy -- Crook and the conquest of the Tontos -- John P. Clum and the civil-military struggle for control -- Victorio, Nana, and the Mimbreños -- The Cibecue outbreak -- Crook and Geronimo -- The Apache prisoners of war -- The Eagles caged.