The name (and war cry) "Geronimo" still sends shivers down the spine. But who was this legendary Indian who long evaded his captors and inspired his tribe?

As a child Geronimo learned riding and hunting skills along with the Apache values of stoicism and courage. The slaughter of his village by white men when he was young changed him from a peaceful Indian to a bold warrior. Geronimo became a legend who was both feared and respected. He defeated and eluded the soldiers of two nations for more than twenty-five years.

This vivid story of the most famous American Indian who ever lived will thrill readers of all ages with its portrayal of one of the most colorful sagas of our country's history.


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For over half a century, Landmark books have been an important part of home libraries. Jam-packed with exciting stories and adventures, the Landmark series is known as the first historical series for kids. Teaching parents continue to trust the Landmark name to engage their children with accurate information on well-known people and interesting periods in American history. The variety of subjects; action-filled, story-like narratives; large and clear print; and reasonable prices make the Landmark series an excellent and enjoyable way to learn more about history.

Extremely popular in the 1950s and 1960s, while these are all secular titles the fact that they were written as many as fifty years ago ensures their wholesomeness, as much as any book pertaining to the lives of mortal men can be wholesome.

Ralph Moody's first and most famous book was Little Britches, based on his childhood experiences on a Colorado ranch. He wrote nearly twenty other books after, primarily biographies and histories. Moody died in his native New England in 1982.