Character guide

Geronimo

major

Also known as XII Geronimo, Eva, Eva Geronimo

Apache leader and narrator of his life story, central figure of the book.

General Nelson A. Miles

supporting

Also known as General Miles, Miles, Nelson, Brigadier General Miles

U.S. Army general who negotiated Geronimo's surrender.

Naiche

supporting

Also known as Natches, Chief Naiche

Chiricahua Apache chief and companion to Geronimo in battles.

Mangus Colorado

supporting

Also known as Mangus, Mangus - Colorado

Apache chief and ally of Geronimo in raids.

Cochise

supporting

Also known as Chokonen Indians under Cochise

Prominent Apache chief who resisted U.S. forces.

General O. O. Howard

minor

Also known as General Howard, Howard, Major General O. O. Howard

U.S. general who negotiated with Cochise.

General George Crook

minor

Also known as General Crook, Brigadier General Crook

U.S. Army general who pursued Geronimo.

Captain Lawton

minor

Also known as Lawton

U.S. Army officer who led pursuit of Geronimo.

Alope

minor

Geronimo's first wife, killed by Mexican soldiers.

Usen

minor

Apache creator deity and spiritual figure.

Chihuahua

minor

Apache leader and warrior allied with Geronimo.

Victoria

minor

Apache chief who led raids against Mexicans.

Asa Deklugie

minor

Also known as Asa, Mrs. Asa Deklugie

Apache interpreter and informant for Geronimo's story.

Theodore Roosevelt

minor

Also known as President Theodore Roosevelt, President Roosevelt

U.S. president who met Geronimo at the World's Fair.

William Berne

minor

Also known as Berne

U.S. Army scout and interpreter.

J. D. Prewitt

minor

Also known as Prewitt

U.S. Army officer involved in Apache affairs.

Dr. J. M. Greenwood

minor

Also known as Dr. Greenwood

Educator who helped record Geronimo's story.

Lieutenant Purington

minor

Also known as Lieutenant Purington 49

U.S. Army officer who guarded Geronimo.

Porico

minor

Also known as Loco, John Loco, White Horse, Na-ta-neal

Apache warrior and ally of Geronimo.

Maco

minor

Apache warrior mentioned in Geronimo's raids.

Dragon

minor

Apache warrior or figure in Geronimo's narrative.

Hunt

minor

U.S. Army officer or scout mentioned in the story.

Major Charles W. Taylor

minor

Also known as Charlie, Charley

U.S. Army officer who interacted with Geronimo.

Governor Torres

minor

Also known as Governor Torres of Sonora

Mexican governor involved in Apache conflicts.

General West

minor

U.S. Army general mentioned in the narrative.

Mr. George Wratton

minor

Also known as George Wratton, Wratton

U.S. Army officer or agent involved with Apaches.

Star

minor

Apache woman or figure mentioned in the story.