W. Michael Farmer
Geronimo: Twenty-Three Years as a Prisoner of War
Geronimo: Twenty-Three Years as a Prisoner of War
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Geronimo and his warriors surrendered to the US Army, but General Miles made false promises. Geronimo: Prisoner of Lies reveals the indignities and lies they suffered and how they maintained their tribal culture.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
When Geronimo and his warriors surrendered to the US Army, General Miles made a number of promises for the surrender terms that were in fact false.
Geronimo: Prisoner of Lies provides insights into how Chiricahua prisoners of war lived while held in captivity by the United States Army in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as seen through the eyes of their war leader Geronimo. The indignities and lies they suffered, and how they maintained their tribal culture in the face of great pressure to change or vanish entirely, are brought to life and provided new context through this book.
General Miles made a number of promises for the surrender terms that were in fact false when Geronimo and his warriors surrendered to the US Army. Geronimo: Prisoner of Lies provides insights into how Chiricahua prisoners of war lived while held in captivity by the United States Army in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as seen through the eyes of their war leader Geronimo. The indignities and lies they suffered, and how they maintained their tribal culture in the face of great pressure to change or vanish entirely, are brought to life and provided new context through this book.
The Chiricahua prisoners of war endured numerous indignities and lies while held captive by the United States Army in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Geronimo: Prisoner of Lies provides insights into their lives as seen through the eyes of their war leader, Geronimo. The book highlights the hardships they faced, including the pressure to change or vanish entirely, and how they maintained their tribal culture despite these challenges.
General Miles made false promises for the surrender terms, which further exacerbated the Chiricahua prisoners' suffering. The book sheds light on the lies and indignities they endured, providing a new perspective on their captivity and the resilience of their tribal culture.
In conclusion, Geronimo: Prisoner of Lies is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Chiricahua prisoners of war and their experiences during captivity. The book provides insights into the indignities and lies they suffered, as well as their remarkable ability to maintain their tribal culture in the face of great pressure. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the Chiricahua people and their enduring legacy.
Weight: 367g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493074402
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