Geronimo's Story Of His Life
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
33,99 €
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
09.07.2006
Herausgeber
S. M. BarrettVerlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
300
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,8 cm
Gewicht
490 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4286-3662-0
Geronimo's Story Of His Life is an autobiographical account of the life of the legendary Apache warrior and leader, Geronimo. The book was originally published in 1906, just a few years after Geronimo's surrender to the United States government in 1886. In this book, Geronimo recounts his life from childhood to his later years, including his experiences as a warrior, his leadership of the Apache people, and his struggles against the encroachment of white settlers on Native American lands. He provides vivid descriptions of his battles, raids, and skirmishes with both Mexican and American forces, as well as his relationships with other Apache leaders and his own family members.Throughout the book, Geronimo also reflects on the changing world around him, as he witnesses the decline of the traditional Apache way of life and the devastating impact of colonization on his people. He speaks candidly about the injustices and atrocities committed against Native Americans, including forced relocation, the destruction of their food sources, and the killing of innocent men, women, and children.Geronimo's Story Of His Life is a powerful and moving account of one man's struggle to protect his people and their way of life in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the Apache people, as well as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by Native Americans in the United States today.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.
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