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Book SynopsisA Chiricahua Apache of the Chokonen band, Cochise was one of the most celebrated Indian leaders of his time. Much of what we know of Cochise has come down to us in military reports, eyewitness accounts, letters, and interviews. This book brings together the most revealing of these documents to provide a nuanced portrait of the Apache leader.
Trade ReviewCarrying forward the quality of his previous books on the Chiricahua Apaches, Sweeney not only deals authoritatively with the man he came to know intimately, but gives voice to him. In the chief's words, Sweeney captures the essence of Cochise and his times. - Robert M. Utley author of
Geronimo""Those who have read independent scholar Ed Sweeney's well-researched works . . . might think they know far more about Cochise than the average reader. And they would be right. But there is more to learn, and Sweeney once again makes it easy."" -
Wild West""[Cochise] not only provides a firsthand look into the life of Cochise and occasional glimpses into the indomitable leader's worldview, but also sheds light on nineteenth-century Borderlands history, federal Indian policies, the trials and tribulations of frontier troops, and the historical geography of southeastern Arizona and its periphery."" -
New Mexico Historical Review
