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The first biography of Geronimo aimed at the high school and undergraduate student audience, this book provides a balanced account of Geronimo's life in the context of key historical and cultural events of his lifetime.
The first biography of Geronimo aimed at the high school and undergraduate student audience, this book provides a balanced account of Geronimo's life in the context of key historical and cultural events of his lifetime.
A revered Apache spiritual and military leader and a recurring figure in pop culture lore, Geronimo was a key figure during the settlement of the American Southwest. He led one of the last major independent Indian uprisings and personified the struggle of Native Americans during westward expansion. Geronimo: A Biography explores the life of this legendary leader, a man who has become an icon of the courageous—and doomed—struggle of the Native Americans.
This biography follows Geronimo's life from his traditional Apache upbringing to his final days as a celebrity prisoner of war. It discusses the historical and social forces at work during the period, including Native American traditions and lifeways. It also shows how Geronimo's surrender in 1886 marked the end of the traditional Native American way of life. No longer free to roam the lands of their forefathers, Indians faced a future of captivity and a struggle to maintain their identity and traditions.
- 8 illustrations
- Timeline
- Glossary
- Bibliography
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Apache leader who was caught between tribal traditions and new settlers' encroachment into Apache territory.
Apache warrior Geronimo led one of the last major independent Indian uprisings, and personified the struggle of Native Americans during westward expansion. Aimed at high school and undergraduate students, this biography provides an account of Geronimo's life from his traditional Apache upbringing to his final days as a celebrity prisoner of war, within the context of key historical and cultural events of his lifetime, including Native American traditions. The biography draws on primary sources such as Geronimo's autobiography and contemporary newspaper accounts, and is illustrated with b&w historical photos. A timeline and a glossary are also included. Stout is a librarian at Pima Community College in Tucson. She has published six books on Native American tribes. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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- Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, [2009], copyright 2009
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