Books by Ann Oldham


Second
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BLOOD STAINED WATERS
©2010 Skyowitz
By
Paul Berkowitz
and
Steve Sykes
Lyrics based on the Albert H. Pfeiffer book.

"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."

Marc Simmons, Historian

"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."

Marc Simmons, Historian

"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.

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Comments:

Ann's book is great & should not be missed by anyone. Jim Showen

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, I think you have a winner! Lucille A.

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.
I will start your new book about Alferd G. Packer today. Keep Writing!
A Big Fan Dick Hayden

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?
Now I can't wait to get hold of a copy of your other book about Alferd G. Packer.
Derek Haines, Cornwall UK

Ms. Oldham
I finished reading your book about Col Albert H. Pfeiffer which I enjoyed very much.
Regards
Jon W. Beatty


Something that struck me about your book is that it would make a good movie. R. M.

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.
Jon M. Robinson M.S.,
Lake Capote Manager


I just finished reading your book on Pfeiffer. What a marvelous piece of writing, and what a lot of work and effort. You did great. Doyle D. Pargin

Excellent. Dave Sanchez


Terrific scholarly work. John Wayne Mercure

Ann has done a terrific job of bringing Colonel Pfeiffer's thrilling story to life. What a terrific read. Now I can't wait to get her other two books, which I just ordered.
Tom Todd


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"The chances are five to one that had he (Packer) been tried anywhere except Lake City, he would have been acquitted." -Pueblo Chieftain

"The trial has been a remarkable one; as remarkable as the crime itself, and the course pursued by the prisoner. Packer's statement on the stand, particularly regarding the killing of Bell, was a cunningly conceived defense, and had he told the same story at Los Pinos in '74, and always since adhered to it, at the same time telling the whole truth about the attendant circumstances, he probably never would have been accused of the crime which his incriminating statements then and subsequent course since fastened upon him." -Gunnison-Press Review

"Major Downer of Saguache, the Justice of the Peace mentioned in the case, as one who could have cleared him if he would have told the facts." -Alferd G. Packer

We have read some things about Alferd Packer, but nothing like this book. Ralph and Joyce, Littleton.

Great Book. John, Colorado Springs.



NEW
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NEW
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Lt. Col. William H. Lewis: Duty, Honor, Country; a new book by Ann Oldham, released June 20th 2008 is a nonfiction biographical sketch of Lt. Col. William H. Lewis, from his birth at Mobile, Alabama in 1829 to his death in battle with the Cheyenne Indians at Punished Woman's Fork, Kansas in 1878. The book chronicles his life as a soldier in the service of his country mainly in the West and Southwest. Lewis served in the Indian Wars, the Utah Expedition and the Civil War in the West. He was always a favorite of senior officers to perform special assignments. As a young Lieutenant, Lewis was the officer who actually led the detachment of troops that burned the Texas wagon train at the battle of Glorietta Pass in New Mexico during the Civil War and was sited for this by the New Mexico State Legislature. Later, as a Major, he was detailed by the President to participate in the investigation of the "Salt Wars" in west Texas. He was the one Officer that others depended on to get things done. Fort Lewis in Pagosa Springs, Colorado; Fort Lewis on the Rio de La Plata; Fort Lewis Indian School; Fort Lewis Agricultural School and Fort Lewis College in Durango were all named in honor of the "Intrepid" Lt. Col. William H. Lewis.


I finished Duty, Honor, and Country several weeks ago and really liked it. It fit right in with my recently acquired heavy interest in the Texas Indian wars. You did a lot of research which gave me the feeling that I was getting a first person account of the daily events, the people involved, and what was on their minds. Col. Lewis I think was a dedicated, courageous, and honorable officer. It seems as if he was almost always on the move when traveling was a whole lot different than it is today. D. H.


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