Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 198 Poston, Charles D. (Charles Debrille) 1825 1902 Building a State in Apache Land Produced by David Starner, Garrett Alley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Building a State in Apache Land" by Charles D. Poston is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1894. The book primarily chronicles the early efforts to establish a governance and community in the region of Arizona, highlighting the interplay between settlers, Indigenous peoples, and various political entities. Poston draws on his personal experiences as a pioneer in this untamed land, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced in building a new state amidst conflicts and cultural differences. The narrative unfolds through Poston's adventurous endeavors, detailing his role in surveying and settling the territory after the Gadsden Purchase. He recounts interactions with the Apache tribes, the establishment of mining operations, the founding of towns, and struggles against local and external threats. Poston portrays the rich natural resources, the cultural tapestry of the native populations, and the tumultuous events surrounding the colonization efforts, including battles, negotiations, and community-building initiatives. Ultimately, "Building a State in Apache Land" provides a personal and historical perspective on the rugged and complex journey toward statehood in the American Southwest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Arizona -- History F786 Text Category: Biographies Category: Adventure Category: History - American 140353 2025-07-05T06:49:29.968791 text/html 118258 2024-10-28T18:33:17 text/html 130242 2025-07-05T06:49:35.559764 application/epub+zip 130725 2025-07-05T06:49:32.883756 application/epub+zip 112165 2025-07-05T06:49:31.791816 application/epub+zip 256707 2025-07-05T06:49:37.580733 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245406 2025-07-05T06:49:34.871790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208420 2022-09-05T12:14:36.676127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125701 2023-10-05T08:37:55.641031 text/plain 105923 2024-10-28T18:33:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15353 2025-07-05T06:49:37.697802 application/rdf+xml 13875 2025-07-05T06:49:32.278812 image/jpeg 3344 2025-07-05T06:49:32.035795 image/jpeg 129920 2025-07-05T06:49:29.980781 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia