The Fox and the Whirlwind: General George Crook and Geronimo, a Paired Biography

By Peter Aleshire

Book Overview

TWO OF AMERICAN HISTORY'S MOST BRILLIANT WARRIORS-AND FIERCEST ENEMIES-COME 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 chronicles the lives and battles of two of America's most famous warriors, the legendary Apache shaman, Geronimo, and the nation's 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 with-and against-them, here is a compelling and uniquely evenhanded account of the intriguing men at the center of one of American history's most definitive, longest-running struggles-the infamous Apache Wars. Born to defend their respective cultures-and destined to destroy each other in the process-the 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471325759
• ISBN13: 9780471325758
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

I Loved It!

I am a Phoenix, Arizona native and I Loved This Book! I bought 3 copies to share with family and friends for Christmas. Although I have lived in Phoenix and the White Mountains of Arizona all of my life and have known of the diverse Native American nations sharing our community, I had never heard the fascinating histories told with such depth and detail. I enjoyed the dual biography format of the book which allowed the reader to see General Crook and Geronimo side by side as men in opposing political environments.The descriptive, creative language Aleshire uses makes the scenes come to life as if I were there. His story makes the history of the White Mountains, Chirichauas, San Carlos areas rich, deep and vivid with history.Many thanks to Peter Aleshire from an Arizona native.