Geronimo (Masterplots II: Juvenile and Young Adult Biography Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Angie Debo
- First Published: 1976
- Time of Work: 1829–1909
- Setting: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Mexico
- Principal Characters: Geronimo, Mangus Colorado, George Crook, Asa Daklugie, Eva Geronimo
- Genres: Nonfiction, Biography
- Subjects: Nineteenth century, Leadership, Native Americans or American Indians, Lifestyles, Southwest, Soldiers, Biography, Prisoners of war, Mexican-American War
- Locales: Mexico, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Form and Content
In Geronimo: The Man, His Time, His Place, Angie Debo illustrates the experiences of the Southwest Apache tribes and one of their most impressive leaders, Geronimo. The book is divided into chronological chapters that reflect much historical research. The chapter titles signify important events of Geronimo’s life and detail his experiences, from his family, fellow warriors, and friends to the enemies to whom he was forced to surrender.
The book shows the development of the conflicts among Native Americans, Mexicans, and Americans. Debo builds...
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