Broken Arrow

by Elliott Arnold, Frank Nicholas (Illustrator)

"Broken Arrow" is the highly acclaimed 1950 film title for the author's book titled "Blood Brother". The film starred Jimmy Stewart and Jeff Chandler. This book is classic Southwestern literature from the time of the Gadsden Purchase in 1856 until the end of the Indian wars, about 1870. The author has translated matter-of-fact historical incidents into thrilling episodes, following the adventures of Cochise, noted chief of the Chiricahua Apaches, and Tom Jeffords, famous peace maker and Indian agent, with great detail.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1960

About the author

Elliot Arnold was an American newspaper feature writer, novelist, screenwriter, and became a feature writer with the New York World-Telegram. Among his books, Elliott Arnold is probably best known for his novel Blood Brother that was made into the acclaimed 1950 motion picture Broken Arrow and an ensuing 1956 television series of the same name. Among his other works, his 1949 biography of Sigmund Romberg was made into the 1954 musical film, Deep in My Heart.
Elliott Arnold died in New York City in 1980 at the age of sixty-seven. He was married to actress Glynis Johns.

Reviews

[Shane Fritz · Rating 5 out of 5]

The paperback I had was copyrighted in 1947 and 1954. This was the first printing: in 1966. The type was so small I went half-blind reading today wile convalescing. Yet the novel is definitely worth reading. I learned a lot about Apaches in general and the Chiricahuas in particular. I learned about Cochise himself, and Tom Jeffords. Fascinating!