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"Frontiersman Albert H. Pfeiffer has long been a neglected figure in Southwestern history.
Fur trapper, U. S. government Indian agent, soldier and close friend of Kit Carson,
Pfeiffer had adventures and narrow escapes aplenty. It took historical detective Ann
Oldham to collect the scattered pieces of evidence and fit together this engaging and
richly detailed biography of the man. All those with an interest in the 19th century
frontier will delight in this lively account of Pfeiffer's life and his times.
I am pleased to extend Oldham's book my firm endorsement." |
"Ann Oldham has written a scholarly and distinguished historical work of an extraordinary man of the American West; a man who lived during one of the mostviolent periods of the Southwest, and who had to fight for his very life on a regular basis. This book, with documented facts that reads like adventure fiction, well deserves a place on the bookshelf of every serious student of that period.
"Albert Hinrich Pfeiffer was born in Germany in 1822. He emigrated to the United States in 1844 arriving in Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory two years later where he joined thearmy and eventually rose to the rank of Colonel. In 1863, while stationed at Fort McRae, near today's Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, he and his wife, along with a party of ten, visited some nearby hot springs which were known for their curative waters. Suddenly attacked by Apache Indians, Pfeiffer was seriously wounded by arrows; one arrow going completely through his body, just below the heart. His wife was carried away by the Apaches, and later killed. Of the accompanying party five were killed, three werewounded and two escaped uninjured.
"Thereafter, Pfeiffer hunted - and killed - Apaches with a passion. He, reportedly, onetime said, "they paid for it, yes they have paid well for it, in blood. I avenge her! I fight 'em night and day - everywhere in all seasons! I track 'em night and day, so they know not any peace nor rest. I shoot down their best and bravest! ... I kill themwhen they stand up and fight me face to face. I have chased 'em for many days - I hadn't stopped in the night sixty or seventy miles every day, and no time to rest nor eat, till they are like famished wolves, and when I catch 'em and kill 'em - kill "em all - I can count every bone in their lean bodies.
"And, that was just for starters! "Ann, in a work of extraordinary research, has given us the fascinating story of a true frontier hero of the American West. A man whose daily companions were often named Violence and Death. That Albert Hinrich Pfeiffer would eventually die in bed, and not among the cactus and rocks in some lonely place, is a miracle in itself." James E. "Jim" Perkins, author and historian. |
Two nude warriors, one 5' 5" tall and the other a "giant Navajo" agreed to fight a dual to the death armed with Bowie knives. The victor would win the sacred Pagosa Hot Springs. Pfeiffer, the smaller man was the winner; he was representing his friends - the Utes. |
Comments:You have done a wonderful job. I'm ordering four more books for some of the family. G. J. Your book is beyond doubt a masterpiece. Books such as yours which hold the readers interest from start to finish are rare indeed. Mona R. An exciting book about this American hero. Pat T. Your book was highly recommend to me. Q. P. L.
With men like Kit Carson and Albert Pfeiffer - its so difficult even to
imagine such dedication, sacrifices and hardships. Ann gives us a well-written account of one of the most violent and interesting times in the Southwest. she makes history very exciting for those of us who now live where it all happened. L. B.
Ann, If I had not read your book about Albert Pfeiffer I would have missed one of the
great stories about the American West. To me, the letters between Albert Pfeiffer and Kit Carson
reveal some great insight into the lives of two extraordinary men who played a big part in the
history of this area - my doorstep.
This book is one of the most interesting reads I have had for a long long time. What a story, what a man, what a life. I only with I had read it before I came to your wonderful town. I could have tracked down some of the sights and maybe even visited his grave, but that will have to wait until we return which will probably be 2008 (I would come back tomorrow if I could) but maybe next year. I have read a fair bit about American History, 1830 - 1900, but your style of writing brings out the real, historically accurate, wild west and a feeling for the characters that kept me riveted and wanting more. Have any schools been in touch with you about using this book in history lessons?
Ms. Oldham
Ann Oldham has succeeded in bringing the story of Col. Pfeiffer to life. The well researched and
documented stories in this book border on remarkable. Part civil war history, part frontier narrative
this book has something for everyone. I started reading the book to research the Pagosa Springs area
and kept getting drawn into the narrative of Col Pfeiffer's life, I finally put my notebook away and
enjoyed the ride.
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We have read some things about Alferd Packer, but nothing like this book. Ralph and Joyce, Littleton. |
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