Included in this lot is "On The Border With Crook", John G. Bourke, Charles Scribner's Sons 1891, reprinted Long's College Book Co., 1950. The classic memoir by Captain John Gregory Bourke details his 15 years serving under General George Crook during the American Indian Wars, offering firsthand accounts of campaigns against the Apache and Sioux, vivid descriptions of the Old West, and insights into Crook's methods with Native Americans like Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Geronimo. It's considered a vital primary source for understanding frontier army life, the landscapes of the Southwest, and the complex relationships between soldiers and Indigenous people. Bourke provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, daily life, combat, and interactions with Native American leaders, with equal attention to both soldiers and Indigenous peoples. A highly regarded firsthand account of the American frontier, praised for its accuracy, detail, and balanced perspective. A Medal of Honor recipient, Captain John Gregory Bourke (1846–1896) was a distinguished United States Army officer, a prolific diarist, and a pioneering ethnologist of the American West. He is best remembered for his detailed documentation of Native American cultures and his service as the right-hand man to General George Crook. From 1871 to 1886, Bourke served as a close aide to General George Crook during the Apache Wars and the Great Sioux War. He was present for major campaigns and meetings with leaders like Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Geronimo. From the University of Utah library. The red cloth bound silver gilt illustrated hardcover is in good overall condition, fading and scuffing noted on covers and spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning, water stains on first 107 pages, loose spine, title and dedication pages torn at bottom. Measures 6.25 'W x 9.25"L x 1.5"D, weight is 2lb, 2oz.