The Apache Wars

In "Mickey Free," Paul Hutton chronicles the turbulent period of the longest war in American history, focusing on the mixed-blood warrior Mickey Free, a pivotal figure traversing the conflicting worlds of the Apaches and American soldiers. Blamed by both sides, Free's unique position made him essential yet mistrusted. This expansive narrative also highlights influential figures such as Geronimo and renowned leaders like Cochise and Mangas Coloradas, capturing the fierce struggle and resilience of the Apache people in the unforgiving landscapes of the Southwestern borderlands from 1861 to 1890.