Geronimo’s Story of His Life · Character

Chihuahua

Apache leader and warrior allied with Geronimo.

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Listed among those who lost family in the massacre; mentioned alongside Geronimo, Nanne, Ozone, and Loco.

Chihuahua first appears in 0022 xi heavy fighting.

With Geronimo (family): Chihuahua was a prominent Apache warrior and ally of Geronimo, often fighting alongside him.

In VI: Kas-Ki-Yeh: Listed among those who lost family in the massacre; mentioned alongside Geronimo, Nanne, Ozone, and Loco.

Later, in Part I: The Massacre: Mentioned among those who lost family in the massacre.

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VI: Kas-Ki-Yeh
Listed among those who lost family in the massacre; mentioned alongside Geronimo, Nanne, Ozone, and Loco.
Part I: The Massacre
Mentioned among those who lost family in the massacre.
XVI: In Prison and on the Warpath
Not directly mentioned in this chapter.
Surrender of Geronimo
Mentioned as already at Fort Marion with his band; Geronimo's band was to be placed with him.
Unwritten Laws of the Apaches
Mentioned in the context of the Dance of Thanksgiving.
Dances
Mentioned in the context of the Dance of Thanksgiving.
A Dance of Thanksgiving
Chihuahua and his family are mentioned as part of the gathering for the Dance of Thanksgiving.
At the World's Fair
Referenced as a famous Apache chieftain and father of Mrs. Asa Deklugie.
List of Illustrations
Listed as a famous Apache chieftain, with his daughter Mrs. Asa Deklugie and family.

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