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“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.
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About the Author: |
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I have always been fascinated with my family’s histories and with the marvelous adventures of the family members. I can recall the stories, which were mostly told to me at bedtime by my grandmother Annie, grandfather John, grandmother Bessie, great-grandmother Jodie and my father. These interesting stories led me to research my family history as well as the history of the many places the families lived as they moved westward into the frontier. I also studied the history of the places that I have lived, which made living there much more enjoyable than just being there.
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Book Review: |
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“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 the army 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 were wounded
and two escaped uninjured." Albert H. Pfeiffer was the first military man to defeat the Navajo in their stronghold of Canyon De Chelle. He was a Indian Agent, Soldier and Mountain man who always put forth hes best efforts to make peace amoung the ndian tribes and between the Indians and white men.
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