The White Chief : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166197018 : 1166197018 : 10 Sep 2010 : The White Chief: A Legend Of North Mexico is a novel written by Mayne Reid and published in 1875. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young American man named Maurice Gerald, who is known as the ""White Chief"" by the local Mexican population due to his fair complexion. Maurice travels to the northern regions of Mexico, where he becomes embroiled in a conflict between the Mexican government and a group of indigenous people known as the Apache. Along the way, he meets a beautiful Mexican woman named Inez, who becomes his love interest and helps him navigate the dangerous terrain of the region. The novel is filled with action and adventure, as Maurice and his companions face numerous challenges and obstacles in their quest to bring peace to the region. Along the way, they encounter treacherous bandits, hostile Native American tribes, and corrupt government officials, a