Geronimo: the Life of the Famous Apache Warrior in His Own Words Contributor(s): Geronimo (Author) |
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ISBN: 085706309X ISBN-13: 9780857063090 Publisher: Leonaur Ltd OUR PRICE: $14.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Native American & Aboriginal - History | Native American - History | United States - 19th Century |
Dewey: B |
Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.46 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A giant figure in the history of frontier America Geronimo is the Mexican name for Goyathlay, the Chiricahua Apache military leader, one of the distinguished leaders from the indigenous Indian tribes of North America who attempted to hold back the inexorable tide of 'white' encroachment into their lands during the nineteenth century. In this book Geronimo tells his own story across time. As with virtually all other Indian leaders his efforts were ultimately hopeless and the destruction of the Apache way of life was inevitable. Whilst considered culturally 'savage, ' Geronimo has justifiably been accorded a level of fame given only to those who heroically fight against overwhelming odds. This does not make his fate any the less tragic: ranging through Mexican provinces, Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas, Geronimo and his braves fought an effective hit and run campaign, that gave both Mexican and US forces a run for their money, until his resistance was finally worn down and he was compelled to surrender to forces under General Nelson Miles. Available in softcover and hardcover with dust jacket. |