Charles King was a 19th century United States soldier and a distinguishedwriter. He graduated from West Point in 1866 and served in the Army during theIndian Wa... » 

Charles King was a 19th century United States soldier and a distinguishedwriter. He graduated from West Point in 1866 and served in the Army during theIndian Wars under George Crook. During PhilippineAmerican War King was placedin command of the 1st Brigade in Henry W. Lawtons division. He led his brigadeduring the Battle of Manila and sailed for Santa Cruz with Lawtons division.Foes in Ambush tells the story of the halfbreed Mexicans and disreputableAmericans who hang around the southwest frontier. They plot to ambush an armypaymaster. There are great fight scenes encounters with Indians and a bit ofromance all infused with the atmosphere of the old west. . «