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Author:
Leach, Mike, 1961-
Title:
Geronimo : leadership strategies of an American warrior / Mike Leach and Buddy Levy.
Publisher:
Gallery Books,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
xv, 286 pages : illustrations, map, black and white photographs ; 24 cm
Subject:
Geronimo,--1829-1909.
Apache Indians--Biography.--Biography.
Apache Indians--History.
Leadership--United States--Case studies.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership.
HISTORY / North America.
HISTORY / United States / 19th Century.
Other Authors:
Levy, Buddy, 1960-
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-268) and index.
Contents:
Foreword / by S.C. Gwynne -- Cast of characters -- Introduction: Geronimo and the American spirit -- The making of a warrior (Discipline) -- Geronimo's warpath begins (Fortitude) -- The coming of the white men (Lore) -- The tan wolf and the turkey gobbler (Independence) -- Women warriors and dreamers (Isolation) -- The great escape (Audacity) -- The great "rescue" (Passion) -- Tragedy in Sonora (Fallibility) -- Raiding from the stronghold (Perseverance) -- Encountering an old adversary (Rivalry) -- Honoring commitments (Honor) -- Turkey Creek and Tiswin (Resolve) -- Speed and endurance (Fluidity) -- Once he moved like the wind (Resistance) -- "Until the stone should crumble to dust" (Surrender) -- Prisoners of war (Patriotism) -- Fame -- Epilogue: Immortality
Summary:
"An overview of the inspiring history of Apache chief Geronimo, with a look at the timeless strategies we can learn from his life, from legendary football coach Mike Leach"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1476734933 (hbk.)
9781476734934 (hbk.)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)852226361
LCCN:
2013040851
Locations:
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
BLPC611 -- Earlham Public Library (Earlham)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
WDPA115 -- Linn Grove Public Library (Linn Grove)
ZLPD437 -- Missouri Valley Public Library (Missouri Valley)
UBPC631 -- Webb Shadle Public Library (Pleasantville)
CJPC482 -- Williamsburg Public Library (Williamsburg)

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