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Book SynopsisTells the story of the last great Apache through the character of Josanie, Chihuahua's older brother and the established war captain of his Chokonen band. Karl Schlesier carefully interweaves fictional chapters with historical documents - military records, eyewitness accounts, and newspaper reports - and Apache songs and stories.
Trade ReviewJosanie's War is a lovingly and meticulously recreated account of an epic struggle by a band of some sixteen warriors and thirty women and children against the combined military forces of both the United States and Mexican governments - forces that seek to deceive Josanie's band into a false resettlement agreement. In historical fiction, the story of the Chiricahua chief Geronimo is well-known and in general has given the Apaches the reputation of 'marauders.' Karl Schlesier's fictional narrative of Josanie's band focuses on the lesser-known and more poignant side of the Chiricahua-white conflict and traces the roots of injustice and prejudice with great clarity and understanding. Schlesier's knowledge of the physical terrain, wildlife, battle sites, and climatic factors adds to the narrative and is truly amazing."" - Bruce Cutler, author of
The Massacre at Sand Creek: Narrative Voices
