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Hiking Apacheria
Stories and Photographs

by Jerry Eagan

Hiking Apacheria
A former warrior sets off on foot to explore the land and legacy of the Apache.
(October 2005)

Who Walks with the Warriors?
A hike through the rugged ridges of the Florida Mountains.
(January 2006)

Canyon Conquerors
Walking in the footsteps of the "Buffalo Soldiers" who defended Cooke's Canyon.
(March 2006)

Searching for Ulzana
The daring Apache who inspired the film Ulzana's Raid left his mark on SW New Mexico
(June 2006)

Scouting for Nat Wittum
A trek to solve the mystery of Nat Wittum, killed in the last great Apache breakout.

(August 2006)

The Captive
What happened to Jimmy McKinn after his reluctant rescue from Geronimo?
(November 2006)

Studying the Ground
Hiking Apacheria in search of Soldier's Hill
(February 2007)

The Eloquence of Surrender
When the Apache finally began to talk of surrender, their words were as powerful as their resistance had been.
(May 2007)

"So Many Tigers"
Tracing the final arc of Geronimo's surrender.
(August 2007)

Letters from Exile
The daring Apache who inspired the film Ulzana's Raid left his mark on SW New Mexico
(December 2007)

Paths to War
Walking the trails near Fort Bowie
(May 2008)

Tugging on Red Sleeve
Walking in the footsteps of Apache Chief Mangas Coloradas
(August 2008)

O Pioneers!
Grant County pioneer James K. Metcalfe and his family homesteaded in the heart of what had been Apache country, the birthplace of Mangas Coloradas.
(October 2008)

 

Also by Jerry Eagan:

Action from the Light
How can you put a commitment to peace into practice? A Vietnam veteran and Quaker shares his answer.
(September 2005)

 

 

 



Hiking Apacheria

 

Jerry Eagan, a retired civil servant and disabled
combat infantry veteran of the Vietnam War,
hikes Apacheria twice a week.

Jerry sells his photos upon request.
Email him at zennhead@zianet.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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