The Apache Joan of Arc

When Arizona writer and historian Peter Aleshire introduced Lozen in his book, Warrior Woman, he said this: “The stories of Geronimo, Crazy Horse, and Custer pale beside the tale of another warrior—one who fought relentlessly, successfully and against all odds almost continuously for forty years....But you've probably never heard of her.” Sister of Chief Victorio—he called her “my right hand”--who went into exile with Geronimo as the last free Apaches, Lozen has been called “Americ