
THE STORY OF Geronimo - By JIM KJELGAARD - Illustrated by CHARLES BANKS WILSON
Illustrations
CHAPTER ONE - Duel by Stallion
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE - Alope
CHAPTER FOUR - Massacre
CHAPTER FIVE - Flight
CHAPTER SIX - Revenge
CHAPTER SEVEN - The White Men
CHAPTER EIGHT - The Battle of Apache Pass
A young Apache named Geronimo roams the rugged hills of Arizona, his senses attuned to the whisper of grass and the distant echo of the mountains. Born in the canyon where his father fell when he was just five, he lives among the Mimbreno tribe, watching the daily rhythms of the wickiups and the prized war horses of chief Delgadito. When a prized stallion becomes the focus of a secretive plan, Geronimo’s determination pushes him into a risky confrontation that tests both his skill and his resolve.
The tension rises as Geronimo meets Alope, Delgadito’s spirited niece, whose warning about the tribe’s elders adds a layer of danger to his daring. Their exchange reveals a clash between youthful bravado and the weight of tribal tradition, setting the stage for a daring duel that could change his standing among his people. The narrative captures the vivid landscape, the fierce pride of the Apache, and the restless spirit of a boy on the brink of legend.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (152K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2012-12-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1910–1959
Best known for stories where kids, dogs, and the outdoors are inseparable, this mid-century American writer brought wilderness adventure to generations of young readers. His most famous novel, Big Red, became a Disney film after his death.
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