Geronimo's Story of His Life by Geronimo
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"Geronimo's Story of His Life" by Geronimo is a historical autobiography written in the early 20th century. The work provides a first-person account of the Apache leader's life, chronicling his experiences from childhood in Apache territory to his role in the conflicts with both Mexican forces and the United States government. The narrative seeks to present an authentic portrayal of Apache culture, beliefs, and Geronimo's thoughts on the struggles faced by his
people. The beginning of the text introduces Geronimo's motivations for writing his life story, emphasizing his desire to share the truth of the Apache experience with the world. Notably, through the lens of his interactions with S. M. Barrett, the editor who recorded his narrative, the text explores themes of cultural preservation as well as justice for Indigenous peoples. In this opening segment, Geronimo illustrates the unique relationship with the land and his people while establishing the framework under which he shares his life, including the honor of his memory and the promise to recount his experiences truthfully. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Geronimo, 1829-1909 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Barrett, S. M. (Stephen Melvil), 1865-1948 |
| LoC No. | 06035725 |
| Title | Geronimo's Story of His Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Free Elf, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Apache Indians -- Wars |
| Subject | Geronimo, 1829-1909 |
| Subject | Apache Indians -- Biography |
| Subject | Apache Indians -- History |
| Subject | Apache Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31318 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31318-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 590 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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