Turning Adversity to Advantage
Home > Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Anthropology > Turning Adversity to Advantage: A History of the Lipan Apaches of Texas and Northern Mexico, 1700-1900
Turning Adversity to Advantage: A History of the Lipan Apaches of Texas and Northern Mexico, 1700-1900

Turning Adversity to Advantage: A History of the Lipan Apaches of Texas and Northern Mexico, 1700-1900


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



International Edition


X
About the Book

Turning Adversity to Advantage is the story of the Lipan Apaches, who are now one of the forgotten Indian tribes of Texas and northern Mexico, yet they were once one of the largest and most aggressive tribes of the Rio Grande region. They were as much a part of the landscape as mesquite trees or cactus and proved just as deadly to their enemies as the rattlesnakes coiled among the rocks. Modern borderland residents are left with only a few vague rumors of their past presence and even scholars fail to credit the tribe's impact on the history of the region. The historical record is replete with examples of what the Lipans did; now it is time to discover the why. The story of the history of the Lipan Apaches is a tale of survival and preservation in the face of incredible challenges. Time and again, the Lipan Apaches were able to overcome obstacles and turn them to the tribe's advantage.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Maps, Tables, and Figures Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Chapter 1: The Comanche-Lipan War for Control of the High Plains, 1700-1720 Chapter 4 Chapter 2: Lipan-Spanish Contacts at San Antonio, 1720-1730 Chapter 5 Chapter 3: The Lipan War Against the Spanish, 1730-1749 Chapter 6 Chapter 4: Peace with the Spanish in Texas Leads to Tribal Division, 1749-1751 Chapter 7 Chapter 5: The Lipan Missions of San Lorenzo and San Saba, 1751-1759 Chapter 8 Chapter 6: The Lipan Missions on the Upper Nueces River, 1760-1767 Chapter 9 Chapter 7: Dancing the Mitote (War Dance) in Texas and Coahuila, 1760-1772 Chapter 10 Chapter 8: The Apache Campaigns in the Sierra Madres, 1772-1777 Chapter 11 Chapter 9: The Spanish Attempt to Divide and Destroy the Lipans, 1777-1781 Chapter 12 Chapter 10: Lipan Apache Survival Strategies, 1780-1790 Chapter 13 Chapter 11: Juan de Ugalde's War against the Apaches of Coahulia, 1779-1790 Chapter 14 Chapter 12: Ugalde's Legacy: The Lipan Apaches Seek Revenge, 1790-1799 Chapter 15 Chapter 13: The Lipan Role in the Battles for Mexican and Texas Independence, 1800-1836 Chapter 16 Chapter 14: Lipan Apaches and the Republic of Texas, 1836-1845 Chapter 17 Chapter 15: Lipan Relations with the State of Texas, 1846-1851 Chapter 18 Chapter 16: Facing the Reservation: The Fourth Crisis Point in Lipan History, 1852-1860 Chapter 19 Chapter 17: Depredations and Military Response, 1846-1872 Chapter 20 Chapter 18: The War to Annihilate the Lipans in Mexico, 1873-1881 Chapter 21 Chapter 19: The Lipan Apaches Today Chapter 22 Notes Chapter 23 References Cited Chapter 24 Index Chapter 25 About the Author

About the Author :
Nancy McGown Minor is an independent historical researcher with a master's degree from Texas State University. She specializes in archival research regarding the history and culture of the Lipan Apaches and is the Tribal Historian of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. Ms. Minor is also the co-author (with William Chebahtah) of Chevato: The Story of the Apache Warrior who Captured Herman Lehmann (University of Nebraska Press, 2007). This work contains the oral history and historical context of the life of Lipan Apache shaman Chevato (1852-1931), one of the founders of the Native American Church. Other works include The Light Gray People: An Ethno-history of the Lipan Apaches of Texas and Northern Mexico (University Press, 2009).

Review :
The abundant use of archival sources and an intense focus on one group and how that group sought to direct their own destiny amidst a changing and challenging world are the strengths of the volume….Minor's book is an important one.


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780761848592
  • Publisher: University Press of America
  • Publisher Imprint: University Press of America
  • Height: 231 mm
  • No of Pages: 242
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 412 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0761848592
  • Publisher Date: 05 Oct 2009
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: A History of the Lipan Apaches of Texas and Northern Mexico, 1700-1900
  • Width: 157 mm


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Turning Adversity to Advantage: A History of the Lipan Apaches of Texas and Northern Mexico, 1700-1900
University Press of America -
Turning Adversity to Advantage: A History of the Lipan Apaches of Texas and Northern Mexico, 1700-1900
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Turning Adversity to Advantage: A History of the Lipan Apaches of Texas and Northern Mexico, 1700-1900

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    New Arrivals


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!