Publisher's Synopsis
""Cosel With Geronimo On His Last Raid: The Story Of An Indian Boy"" is a historical fiction book written by Therese O. Deming. The story is set in 1886, during the time of the Apache Wars in the American Southwest. The main character, Cosel, is a young Apache boy who is forced to leave his family and join Geronimo and his band of warriors on their last raid against the US Army. The book follows Cosel's journey as he learns to survive in the harsh desert environment and becomes a skilled warrior. Along the way, he forms a close bond with Geronimo, who becomes a mentor to him. However, as the raid progresses, Cosel begins to question the violence and brutality of the raid and wonders if there is a better way to resolve the conflict between the Apache and the US Army.The book provides an insightful look into the life and culture of the Apache people during the late 19th century and explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the impact of war on individuals and communities. It is a captivating read that will appeal to both young adult and adult readers interested in historical fiction and Native American history.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.