Traces the history of the Apaches in the American Southwest from the early sixteenth century to the end of resistance in 1886; and describes how their way of life changed as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and American expansion into their territory.

The Apache world -- Apaches and Americans : the conflict begins -- Toward the reservation -- San Carlos -- Maintaining Apache identity -- -- Escape and pursuit -- Prisoners of war -- Return and commemoration.