Apache Warriors

by Patricia D. Netzley

Between 10,000 and 25,000 Apache lived in the American Southwest in the mid-19th century. This book tells about the lifestyle of an Apache warrior during this time, providing details about housing, clothing, hunting practices, tools, weapons, and other important aspects of Apache society. (20020901)

48 pages, Hardcover

First published August 23, 2002

About the author

Patricia Dawn Netzley was a prolific author of over sixty books for middle-grade, high school, and university readers, covering topics from history to literature and the arts. Beginning her writing career at age 12, she published poetry and essays before releasing her first book, The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in 1994. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA, where she met her husband, Raymond Netzley. Patricia balanced a career as a medical editor with her passion for writing, producing acclaimed single-volume encyclopedias on subjects such as women’s travel literature, environmental literature, and movie special effects. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong animal lover.