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Fox And the Whirlwind: General George Crook And Geronimo: a Paired Biography
Fox And the Whirlwind General George Crook And Geronimo a Paired Biography Author:Peter Aleshire TWO OF AMERICAN HISTORYS MOST BRILLIANT WARRIORSAND FIERCEST ENEMIESCOME ALIVE "An invaluable addition to western history."Evan Connell, author of Son of the Morning Star "Written like fine historical fiction, but substantial, substantive, enlightening."Kirkus Reviews This captivating dual biography chro... more »nicles the lives and battles of two of Americas most famous warriors, the legendary Apache shaman, Geronimo, and the nations most successful Indian fighter, General George Crook. Artfully constructed from their own words, as well as newspaper accounts and the firsthand recollections of those who fought withand againstthem, here is a compelling and uniquely evenhanded account of the intriguing men at the center of one of American historys most definitive, longest-running strugglesthe infamous Apache Wars. Born to defend their respective culturesand destined to destroy each other in the processthe vengeful, spiritually powerful Indian warrior and the remorseless, consummate professional officer are inextricably bound to each other in the fabric of our country, and in the hearts of their peoples.« less