Geronimo Apache Warrior

Native American Chiefs and Warriors

by William R. Sanford, Carl R. Green

When the territories of New Mexico and Arizona became part of the United States, settlers found themselves in the middle of a bloody war between the Apaches and the Mexicans. When the Apaches began to raid American settlements, the U.S. Government decided the Apaches must be confined to reservations. Geronimo continued to fight for his land and way of life, as readers will see in this inspiring biography.

Genres: Biography

48 pages, Library Binding

First published April 1, 1994

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, and easy to understand.

[Ben Swain · Rating 3 out of 5]

Geronimo: Apache Warrior, by William R. Sanford, is a nonfiction children's book that blends cultural tidbits with the story of the life and death of the famous Geronimo. The work does a very admirable job of including a strong factual base while still remaining simple, easy to understand, and true to the goal of turning the Apache's life into a story, not just a series of dates and events. A little of the character of the man seems to come through, and the photographs included aid in this as well. Overall the book is a bit simple and straightforward, maybe uninspired, but I'd imagine it would serve very well in a classroom setting, and I would also recommend it to any children interested in learning more of this specific aspect of history.