The Story of Geronimo

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kjelgaard, Jim, 1910-1959

Contributor:

Wilson, Charles Banks

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Story of Geronimo" by Jim Kjelgaard is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book chronicles the life of Geronimo, a prominent Apache leader, detailing his adventures, struggles, and the cultural context of his time. It paints a vivid picture of the Apache way of life and Geronimo's journey from a young boy to a celebrated warrior. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to a twelve-year-old Geronimo, who is stealthily plotting to steal a war horse from a neighboring chief to fight a duel and prove his worth. The opening chapter showcases Geronimo's determination, his skills as a horseman, and his youthful bravado as he secretly prepares for a dangerous encounter. When interrupted by a girl named Alope, who expresses concern for his safety, Geronimo's character is further developed, highlighting his ambition and longing for recognition as a warrior. This sets the stage for the unfolding story of his life, exploring themes of bravery, cultural conflict, and the pursuit of honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-12-15