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Geronimo's Story Of His Life

Geronimo's Story Of His Life

Geronimo
Barrett, S. M.

Paperback

Biographies GeneralNative American HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162971061
ISBN13: 9781162971063
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Geronimo's Story Of His Life is an autobiographical account of the life of the famous Apache leader, Geronimo. The book is based on a series of interviews conducted with Geronimo in 1905 by S.M. Barrett, a superintendent of schools in Oklahoma. In the book, Geronimo recounts his life from his early childhood in the mountains of Arizona to his days as a warrior and leader of the Apache tribe.Geronimo's Story Of His Life provides a unique perspective on the history of the American West, as seen through the eyes of a Native American. The book offers insights into the Apache way of life, including their customs, beliefs, and traditions. It also provides a detailed account of the conflicts between the Apache and the United States government, including the famous Apache Wars.Throughout the book, Geronimo reflects on his experiences as a warrior and leader, and offers his thoughts on the changes that were taking place in Apache society as a result of contact with the white man. He also shares his views on the importance of preserving Apache culture and traditions, even in the face of overwhelming pressure to assimilate into mainstream American society.Geronimo's Story Of His Life is a powerful and moving account of one man's struggle to preserve his culture and way of life in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American culture, or the struggles of indigenous peoples around the world.The Story Of Geromino's Life Told By The Man Himself. S. M. Barrett Prevailed Upon Geronimo To Recount His Life Story Near The End Of The Famous Man's Life, Which He Did On His Own Terms, In His Own Way, And Only Once Each Time That He Began To Speak. What Little Information Geronimo Was Willing To Impart Is Vital And Spell-Binding And Utterly Fascinating. Interspersed Amongst Geronimo's Bits And Snippets Of Incidents In His Life And Descriptions Of Apache Cosmography And Social Structure Is Background Information From The Author And Editor Which Help To Place The Story In The Context Of The White Man's Historical Account Of The Apache Wars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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