Essay Archive - Geronimo
Geronimo
Geronimo's grandfather, Maco, had been the chief of the Nedni Apaches.
He had been of great size and strength. When Maco had been chief his principle
wars had been against the Mexicans. They were seldom at great length of peace
with the Mexicans. When Maco's son (Geronimo's Dad) became a warrior, Maco died.
Geronimo's father could not become the chief of the Nedni's, because he married
a woman from the Bedonkohe Apaches. The two had 8 children- four boys and four
girls, including Geronimo. The possibility that one of the boys would become
chief of he Bedonkohe was very slim. His mo....
|