Geronimo's Story Of His Life - Hardcover

by Geronimo (Author), S. M. Barrett (Editor)

Geronimo's Story Of His Life is an autobiographical account of the life of Geronimo, a prominent Native American leader and warrior of the Chiricahua Apache tribe. The book was originally published in 1906 and is based on a series of interviews between Geronimo and S.M. Barrett, a government interpreter who was tasked with documenting the history and culture of the Apache people.In the book, Geronimo recounts his childhood, his experiences as a warrior, and his struggles against the encroachment of white settlers on Apache lands. He describes his participation in battles against Mexican and American troops, including the famous Battle of Apache Pass in 1862. Geronimo also discusses his capture by the U.S. Army in 1886 and his subsequent imprisonment and exile to Florida and later Oklahoma.Throughout the book, Geronimo provides insights into the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the Apache people, including their religion, social structure, and methods of warfare. He also offers his opinions on the treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government and the impact of white settlers on traditional Apache ways of life.Overall, Geronimo's Story Of His Life is a fascinating and important historical document that offers a unique perspective on the life and experiences of one of the most famous Native American leaders of the 19th century.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.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.