The Story of Geronimo by Jim Kjelgaard
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kjelgaard, Jim, 1910-1959 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wilson, Charles Banks |
| LoC No. | 58009837 |
| Title | The Story of Geronimo |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Geronimo, 1829-1909 -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Apache Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41630 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41630-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1260 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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