Geronimo: The True Story of America's Most Ferocious Warrior by Geronimo (Englis

Description: Geronimo by Geronimo, S.M. Barrett "He and his men were the terror of the country, always leaving a trail of bloodshed and devastation." The New York... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First published in 1906, Geronimo is the collaborative work between Geronimo, chief of the Chiricahua Apache, and author S. M. Barrett. The latter was given special permission from President Theodore Roosevelt to interview Geronimo while he was a prisoner of war at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. What Barrett recorded is a blunt, firsthand account of the twenty-five years Geronimo spent fighting the U.S. government. In Geronimo, the famous Native American discusses the history of the Apache people-where they came from, their early life, and their tribal customs and manners. Geronimo expresses his personal views on how the white men who settled in the West negatively affected his tribe, from wrongs done to his people and removal from their homeland to Geronimos imprisonment and forced surrender. "I am thankful that the President of the United States has given me permission to tell my story. I hope that he and those in authority under him will read my story and judge whether my people have been rightly treated." -Geronimo This is the perfect book for anyone interested in the history of America and its native peoples, and this true-life account-from one of the most well-known figures in our countrys history-is both thrilling and sobering. Author Biography Geronimo (1829 1909) was a leader and medicine man of the Chiricahua Apache tribe. He fought against both the United States and Mexico as they encroached into his tribal lands, known famously as the Apache Wars. He eventually surrendered to the U.S. army and was sent to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he was kept as a prisoner of war until his death. Long Description First published in 1906, Geronimo is the collaborative work between Geronimo, chief of the Chiricahua Apache, and author S. M. Barrett. The latter was given special permission from President Theodore Roosevelt to interview Geronimo while he was a prisoner of war at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. What Barrett recorded is a blunt, firsthand account of the twenty-five years Geronimo spent fighting the U.S. government. In Geronimo , the famous Native American discusses the history of the Apache people--where they came from, their early life, and their tribal customs and manners. Geronimo expresses his personal views on how the white men who settled in the West negatively affected his tribe, from wrongs done to his people and removal from their homeland to Geronimos imprisonment and forced surrender. "I am thankful that the President of the United States has given me permission to tell my story. I hope that he and those in authority under him will read my story and judge whether my people have been rightly treated." --Geronimo This is the perfect book for anyone interested in the history of America and its native peoples, and this true-life account--from one of the most well-known figures in our countrys history--is both thrilling and sobering. Details ISBN1616087536 Author S.M. Barrett Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Year 2011 ISBN-10 1616087536 ISBN-13 9781616087531 Format Paperback Imprint Skyhorse Publishing Subtitle The True Story of Americas Most Ferocious Warrior Country of Publication United States Short Title GERONIMO Language English Media Book Birth 1829 Death 1909 Illustrations black & white illustrations Place of Publication New York, NY Pages 144 Edited by S. M. Barrett DEWEY B Publication Date 2011-03-03 NZ Release Date 2011-03-03 US Release Date 2011-03-03 UK Release Date 2011-03-03 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-02-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158172633;

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