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Doug Hocking

    Doug Hocking is an author whose works draw from a profound understanding of the American Southwest and its diverse cultures. His writing is distinguished by its deep roots in the region's specific terrain and history, often delving into the cultural clashes, historical narratives, and enduring myths of this unique landscape. Hocking's stories are enriched by his extensive experiences, including life on an Indigenous reservation and military service, which allow him to portray characters and settings with remarkable authenticity and depth. His approach blends historical accuracy with compelling storytelling, offering readers a distinctive perspective on the life and history of the American West.

    Devil on the Loose: Lawless Arizona
    Southwest Train Robberies
    Tom Jeffords: Friend of Cochise
    The Black Legend
    Terror on the Santa Fe Trail
    • 2023

      Southwest Train Robberies

      Hijacking the Tracks Along the Southern Corridor

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book explores the audacious train robberies in Arizona and New Mexico during the early 1900s, highlighting the cunning and often reckless methods employed by outlaws. It details how these criminals managed to evade capture, frequently outsmarting law enforcement with their bold tactics and sheer luck. Through captivating narratives, it sheds light on a fascinating yet chaotic era of crime along the Southern Corridor.

      Southwest Train Robberies
    • 2019

      Terror on the Santa Fe Trail

      • 408 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The story of conflict on the Santa Fe Trail during its heyday--the years leading up to the Civil War. The clashes between the Jicarilla and the U.S. Army shaped the story of Western expansion, influenced Indian policy for the rest of the century, and played a part in the Mexican-America War. Men... číst celé

      Terror on the Santa Fe Trail
    • 2018

      In 1861, war between the U.S. and the hostile Chiricahua Apaches seemed inevitable. When a young boy was kidnapped, Lieutenant George Bascom confronted Apache leader Cochise-an act some blamed for setting the smoldering conflict ablaze. This book analyzes that legend, versus what really happened, within the historical context of the Indian Wars.

      The Black Legend
    • 2017

      Tom Jeffords: Friend of Cochise

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.6(13)Add rating

      This book tells the true story of a man who headed West drawn by the lure of the Pike's Peak Gold Rush in 1858; made a life for himself over a decade as he scouted for the army, prospected, became a business man; then learned the Apache language and rode alone into Cochise's camp in order to negotiate peaceful passage for his stagecoach company.

      Tom Jeffords: Friend of Cochise
    • 2016

      Devil on the Loose: Lawless Arizona

      • 234 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Set in 1850s Arizona, a strong, lonely man on the run from enemies finds himself captivated by a beautiful woman-child amid a lawless land dominated by outlaws. As he seeks fortune, he confronts various challenges, battling Mexican bandits and Apaches using both wit and strength. The narrative is enriched by historical figures like Captain Ewell and Sylvester Mowry, weaving a tale of adventure and romance in a rugged frontier filled with real-life characters and perilous encounters.

      Devil on the Loose: Lawless Arizona