I was no chief and never had been, but because I had been more deeply wronged than others, this honor was conferred upon me, and I resolved to prove worthy of the trust.
Apache leader
I was no chief and never had been, but because I had been more deeply wronged than others, this honor was conferred upon me, and I resolved to prove worthy of the trust.
Apache leader
From his autobiography, explaining his rise to leadership after the massacre of his family.
1905 (recounting c. 1858-1860s event)
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Cross Reference
1 source
"The wind speaks to me. The trees speak to me. The birds speak to me. I understand them."
Strange & Unusual"I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive."
Controversial"I was a good horseman, and could shoot well with a rifle. I was a good hunter, and could always find game. I was a good warrior, and could always fight."
Strange & Unusual"The white man's road is not our road."
Strange & Unusual"The white man came with a book and a gun, and he took our land."
Strange & UnusualPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products