Geronimo's Story of His Life
Geronimo's Story of His Life
Free DownloadBook Excerpt
r Charles W. Taylor, Eighteenth Cavalry, commandant, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, who gave me some valuable suggestions as to additional related information which I asked Geronimo to give. In most cases the old chief gave the desired information, but in some instances he refused, stating his reasons for so doing.
When the added information had been incorporated I submitted the manuscript to President Roosevelt, from whose letter I quote: "This is a very interesting volume which you have in manuscript, but I would advise that you disclaim responsibility in all cases where the reputation of an individual is assailed."
In accordance with that suggestion, I have appended notes throughout the book disclaiming responsibility for adverse criticisms of any persons mentioned by Geronimo.
On June 2d, 1906, I transmitted the complete manuscript to the War Department. The following quotation is from the letter of transmission:
"In accordance with endorsement number eight of the 'Brief' submitted to me
FREE EBOOKS AND DEALS
(view all)
Popular books in Biography, History
Readers reviews
4.0
LoginSign up
Very interesting in that, its the
other side of the story. It does
appear to have been censored and
over-edited. That being said it is
still a worthwhile read.
other side of the story. It does
appear to have been censored and
over-edited. That being said it is
still a worthwhile read.
- Upvote (0)
- Downvote (0)
