** "Building a State in Apache Land" by Charles D. (Charles Debrille) Poston is a late 19th-century recollection of Arizona's formative years, weaving together personal experience and historical narrative. The book recounts the rough journey of establishing a society in untamed lands, revealing the challenges of settling, mining, and creating communities after the Gadsden Purchase. Poston's story highlights his interactions with Apache tribes, painting a picture of their culture and the conflicts alongside the settlers, revealing a complex mix of cultural interactions, battles, and political negotiations to build a state in the American Southwest. **
Building a State in Apache Land
By Charles D. (Charles Debrille) Poston
** A pioneer's story reveals a wild, untamed land where settlers clash with natives, and building a state requires courage, resources, and compromise.
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About the AuthorCharles Debrille Poston was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant. He is referred to as the "Father of Arizona" due to his efforts lobbying for creation of the territory. Poston was also Arizona Territory's first Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Charles Debrille Poston was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant. He is referred to as the "Father of Arizona" due to his efforts lobbying for creation of the territory. Poston was also Arizona Territory's first Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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