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  • The Medicine-Men of the Apache

    Illustrated Edition

    by John G. Bourke ...
    Who, and what are the medicine-men (or medicine-women), of the American Indians? What powers do they possess in time of peace or war? How is this power obtained, how renewed, how exercised? What is the character of the remedies employed? Are they pharmaceutical, as we employ the term, or are they the superstitious efforts of empirics and charlatans, seeking to deceive and to misguide by pretended ... Read more

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  • On the Border with Crook

    by John Gregory Bourke ...
    Dante Alighieri, it has always seemed to me, made the mistake of his life in dying when he did in the picturesque capital of the Exarchate five hundred and fifty years ago. Had he held on to this mortal coil until after Uncle Sam had perfected the “Gadsden Purchase,” he would have found full scope for his genius in the description of a region in which not only purgatory and hell, but heaven ... Read more

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  • An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre:

    an Account of the Expedition in Pursuit of the Chiricahua Apaches in Arizona, 1883

    by John G Bourke ...
    "With Crook in pursuit of Geronimo and his band.The author of this book was a U.S. soldier in addition to being a well known and highly regarded author on the Apache Wars of the later nineteenth century-in which he was an active participant. He maintained an interest, respect for and in some measure an affection for the Apaches and he also made a serious study of and wrote notable works on their ... Read more

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  • The Medicine-Men of the Apache. (1892 N 09 / 1887-1888 (pages 443-604))

    Enriched edition. Unveiling Apache Healing: Rituals and Spiritual Practices

    by John Gregory Bourke, Dean Dawson ...
    John Gregory Bourke's "The Medicine-Men of the Apache" is a compelling exploration of the spiritual and medicinal practices of the Apache tribes, woven into a rich tapestry of anthropological observation and personal narrative. Bourke employs a vivid, immersive literary style that captures the intricacies of the Apache worldview, emphasizing both the mystical and practical aspects of their ... Read more

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  • The Medicine-Men of the Apache

    by John Gregory Bourke ...
    "The Medicine-Men of the Apache" by John Gregory Bourke is a fascinating exploration of the spiritual and medicinal practices of the Apache people. Bourke, an army officer and ethnographer, delves into the intricate rituals and beliefs surrounding healing within Apache culture. He provides detailed accounts of the medicine men, their roles in society, and the various ceremonies they perform. ... Read more

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  • On The Border With Crook

    by John Gregory Bourke ...
    On the Border with Crook is considered one of the best firsthand accounts of frontier army life, as the author of the book gives equal time to both the soldier and the Native American. John Bourke, the author of this book was a captain in the United States Army. He served as an aide to General George Crook in the Apache Wars from 1872 to 1883. As Crook's aide, Bourke had the opportunity to witness ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies offers a profound exploration of the diverse tapestry of Indigenous life and thought. This anthology encapsulates a myriad of literary styles, from historical accounts and cultural analyses to explorations of mythology and linguistic studies. The collection stands out for its comprehensive scope, revealing the rich ... Read more

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  • An Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre

    by John Gregory Bourke ...
    An Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre is a first-hand historical account written by a captain in the United States Army, John Gregory Bourke. The book presents the details of the expedition led by General Crook to the Sierra Madre, in 1883. As Crook's aide, Bourke had the opportunity to witness every facet of life in the Old West—the battles, wildlife, the internal squabbling among the military, ... Read more

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  • Christian the Lion

    by Anthony Bourke, John Rendall ...
    As Ace and John, two friends, are searching for holiday gifts in London, they come across a lion cub for sale in Harrods, the famous department store! Unable to bear the thought of leaving the cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. After a year of fun and mischief Christian has grown up, and Ace and John realize that their pet needs to be among other lions and deserves to live ... Read more

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  • The Medicine-Men of the Apache

    Illustrated Edition

    by John G. Bourke ...
    In "The Medicine-Men of the Apache," John G. Bourke offers a groundbreaking ethnographic exploration of the spiritual and healing practices among the Apache tribes of the American Southwest during the late 19th century. Bourke's narrative blends meticulous fieldwork with a rich tapestry of native lore, utilizing a vivid and descriptive literary style that reflects both reverence and curiosity for ... Read more

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  • The Medicine-Men of the Apache (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. Ethnography of Apache healers: rites, chants, herbal medicine, and ritual authority in the 19th-century Southwest

    by John G. Bourke, Adrian Scott, Adrian Scott ...
    The Medicine-Men of the Apache offers a closely observed ethnography of Apache healers: their rites, chants, materia medica, cosmology, and social authority. Bourke alternates translated incantations with case sketches and careful inventories of paraphernalia, embedding practice within mythic etiologies. Stylistically, it blends taxonomic catalog with vivid field reportage, typical of late ... Read more

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  • On the Border with Crook General George Crook, the American Indian Wars and Life on the American Frontier

    by John Gregory Bourke ...
    Series series The World At War
    "Among the ten best Western books of all time. It has that rare combination, a personal reminiscence covering important events, and a thoroughly scholarly and reliable treatment." — Westerners Brand Book. For fifteen years John G. Bourke served under General George Crook as they fought side by side on the frontiers of the United States from Mexico to the Canadian border. Crook and his troops ... Read more

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