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Over the years the Apache have been led by many legendary people. Two well known Apache legends, and the two that I have chosen to write about, are Geronimo and Cochise. They lived in turbulent times. Times when these two legends needed to join forces to fight for their lands and the lives of their people against the Mexican and the American soldiers. Both forces seeking revenge and retribution for the deaths of loved ones at the hands of the white man’s army, and the loss of their sacred lands desecrated by the white man. Geronimo and Cochise’s joint forces became a daring, dynamic and...

Carol Dean’s book takes you back to the days of the Comanche and their struggle against the white man. Quanah Parker became one man living in two worlds as he was the last chief the Comanche ever had.This book takes the reader through Parker’s assimilation into the white man’s world and the great success he made of it and describes how he became a major part of American history and still is today.Carol’s book “Comanche Life” contains a brief summary of Quanah’s life as he was the last chief of the Comanche. This book provides a fuller picture of this incredible man.

Monument Valley is THE SACRED HEART of the Navajo Nation and it’s a beautiful area as I discovered on a visit in 2023. The Navajo Nation believe in an ordered universe, and a beautiful harmonious place it certainly is. And it inspired me to write about their culture and their importance during WWII as Code Talkers creating an unbreakable code. Read about the Navajo Nation itself and learn how their language helped to bring victory to the United States over Japan in the South Pacific.

The Comanche were the fiercest and most feared of tribes. A warring tribe. And a tribe, a people, fighting to preserve their traditions, values and the land they loved. Find out how such a tribe lived their everyday lives, how the Comanche almost fell into obscurity with the help of the ‘white man’ and how they rose again to be the Comanche Nation that they are today.

In the year 1830 President Andrew Jackson signed and had approved the Indian Removal Act. For the Five Civilised Tribes of Native America, the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, Muscogee (Creek), and the Cherokee, this meant the end of their lives as they knew it and the start of the Trail of Tears.A trail that, not only brought tears, but has become famous for the starvation, disease, despair and death amongst the Five Civilised Tribes that were forced to travel on it.An unbelievably sad story, said to be the most sorrowful legacy of the Jacksonian Era. But it’s all true.

Days of the Old Wild West charts the lives and times of the American expansion into the west during the 19TH century. It was a hard life for many but it paved the way for a new life and new opportunities to find the American Dream. Many of the names you will recognise and some could be new to you. But these frontier men, these gunslingers and card sharps made The West wild. They became the legends that many books and films have immortalised, and made the life of the Wild West so fascinating even now.

Sitting Bull was born in 1831 in a time when the white man had descended on the Sioux tribal lands and claimed it for themselves. A turbulent time that continued throughout his life. A life of devotion to his family, caring for his tribe, courageous and brave in the face of danger and a gifted communicator with the animals and the Great Spirit. His tribe held him in high esteem and spoke of his ‘big medicine’ which was a huge compliment to the man. And that’s only a small part of the man himself. Learn about the legend that was and is Chief Sitting Bull and perhaps you too will admire...

On March 1, 2007, an EF4 tornado with winds in excess of 170 miles per hour struck Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. The tornado resulted in the deaths of eight students. It destroyed the school as well as the sense of safety of the community. Over the days, weeks, and years that followed, the students, teachers and community of Enterprise struggled to make sense of the tragedy and find a path toward healing. Carol Dean, a Licensed Professional Counselor employed by the school system, was on the front lines of the healing process. In this book, she shares interviews of the ...

Don't toss out the cake and candles just yet. Philip Roth, who, among other notable achievements, changed the way Americans laugh about masturbation, celebrates his birthday on March 19th. Check out: I Married a Communist and Operation Shylock.

Many famous battles throughout Native American and American history have been fought with both sides gaining victories or incurring losses. But those battles were fought by many famous warriors of the time. And not all of them were male warriors. “Where Everyone Knows Her Name” delves into the lives and the bravery of some of the female warriors fighting alongside their male compatriots and winning through in those battles. Some names you will recognise and some will be new to you. But put them altogether and read about the courage, determination and valour these female warriors showed ...

William Frederick Cody better known as Buffalo Bill, was an American soldier, buffalo hunter and showman. One of the most famous figures of the American Old West. Find out more about this legend and how his fame started. He brought the Wild West to the world and discover why he will never be forgotten.

The Native American has for many hundreds of years fought long and hard through many battles and suffered broken treaties to try to hold onto their lands and traditions. Many famous Native Americans have been noted and credited for the successes, or failures, of some of those well known battles. Names that we all know and recognise, and will live on in history forever.But there are others, perhaps not so famous, who played their part in Native American history. This book mentions just some of them. A few that I personally have chosen to honour, through this book, for their part. And there ...

When reading about Native Americans, not many will consider exactly what Native Americans are doing now. That’s understandable considering the appalling history of battles for lands, traditions, and their cultures under the white man’s hands. No set of peoples or civilisations have ever had to face such trauma as the Native Americans have for hundreds of years. That’s the history that is read about, understood, and hopefully learnt from, so that it never happens again.But Native Americans have come through everything that they have had thrown at them over the years, and are now making...

"At This Table" is a welcoming space where everyone is invited to the conversation, aimed at women who are living out their calling in their everyday lives.Through insightful teachings rooted in the Bible, our podcast seeks to provide encouragement, practical guidance, and inspiration, empowering listeners to wholeheartedly pursue the work of bringing the gospel to their world.In addition to impactful teachings, we feature interviews with authors who share valuable resources to support our listeners on their faith journey. These resources are tailored to provide practical tools for their ...