Publisher's Synopsis
Geronimo's Story Of His Life is a memoir written by Geronimo, a prominent Native American leader and warrior of the Chiricahua Apache tribe. This book is a large print edition that offers a detailed account of Geronimo's life, including his childhood, his experiences as a warrior, and his eventual surrender to the United States government.The book begins with Geronimo's early life, describing his childhood and the traditions of the Apache people. It then moves on to his experiences as a warrior, including his battles against Mexican and American troops. Geronimo also discusses his leadership role within the Chiricahua Apache tribe and his efforts to protect his people from the encroachment of white settlers.Throughout the book, Geronimo provides insights into the customs and beliefs of the Apache people, including their spiritual practices and their relationship with the natural world. He also offers his perspective on the conflicts between Native Americans and the United States government, providing a unique and valuable historical account.Overall, Geronimo's Story Of His Life is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of one of the most famous Native American leaders in history. This large print edition makes it accessible to a wide range of readers, including those who may have difficulty with smaller print.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.