A white offer to trade was just a trap. In 1837, the American John Johnson invited Apaches in the Pinos Altos area of New Mexico to trade with his...

A white offer to trade was just a trap. In 1837, the American John Johnson invited Apaches in the Pinos Altos area of New Mexico to trade with his...
Apache leader Taza didn’t survive a journey to Washington, DC. Chief Taza of the Chiricahua Apache had a strong family foundation. His father was...
Like most indigenous peoples, the Apaches were fascinated by individuals exercising any form of clairvoyance. Some had the "gift" and Geronimo was...
The Apache Kid vs Al Sieber, Then Everyone in Arizona Maps & Graphics by Gus Walker Based on the research of Dr. Sam Palmer, Dan Thrapp, Lynda...
The very best historical photographs from our treasured vaults define our idea of the West. In honor of our 70th year, the editors of True West have...
His whereabouts are unknown, even today. The Apache Kid and nine other prisoners (most Indian) are being transported from Globe, Arizona Territory,...
The Navajo experience was tragic… Kit Carson is remembered as one of the premiere frontiersmen of the West. But Navajo and some Apache think of him...
The Pima Revolt of 1751 followed the silver strike at Arissona in October 1736. The strike attracted a large number of frontiersmen and rough-hewn...
True West reader Shawn Cote writes, “Has it ever been confirmed that Apache May Slaughter's biological father really was the Apache Kid, as...
The first time the army used howitzers against Indians In 1862, a Union army force was making its way across Arizona Territory. They had entered...
December 22, 1873 Tonto Apaches vs Al Sieber and the 5th Cavalry Stationed at Camp McDowell, northeast of Phoenix, A.T., a unit of the 5th...
An Apache shaman caused a major battle in Arizona. It was a shaman, leading the Ghost Dance, that led to the Battle of Cibecue Creek in Arizona....