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Geronimo: The Last Great Native American...

Gary Arndt
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Few figures in American history embody resistance and resilience quite like Geronimo.  A leader of the Apache who defied both Mexican and U.S. forces, his name became synonymous with courage and defiance.  But beyond the myths lies a complex story of survival, conflict, and cultural upheaval. In the process, he became an icon to the very people he fought a ... Show More
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