Tonio, Son of the Sierras: A Story of the Apache War

** "Tonio, Son of the Sierras: A Story of the Apache War" by Charles King is a captivating tale from the late 1800s where 'Tonio, a Mohave Apache scout, works alongside Lieutenant Hefty Harris during the Apache War. It shows how loyalty and who you are can be tested when everything is chaotic. When Lieutenant Harris and 'Tonio come back to Camp Almy after a failed mission, they chat with officers about the dry weather, and 'Tonio's mysterious answers hint at his cultural background. As the conflict with other Apache groups gets worse, Harris gets annoyed that he's not in charge, and the story shows how politics affect their scouting. The backdrop of war makes their jobs and who they are even harder to figure out as tensions and personal conflicts start to rise. **