# General George Crook — Geronimo’s Story of His Life character guide

> General George Crook in Geronimo’s Story of His Life by Geronimo.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** General Crook, Brigadier General Crook

**First appearance:** 0029-xvi-in-prison-and-on-the-warpath

## Who they are

U.S. Army general who pursued Geronimo.

## In the story

### [Introductory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/geronimo_s_story_of_his_life_se/chapters/introductory)

Geronimo criticizes General Crook in the manuscript; the War Department considers this a personal matter and leaves it without comment.

### [XVI: In Prison and on the Warpath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/geronimo_s_story_of_his_life_se/chapters/xvi-in-prison-and-on-the-warpath)

Officer in charge at San Carlos; confiscated the Apaches' cattle and later met with Geronimo in Mexico.

### [The Final Struggle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/geronimo_s_story_of_his_life_se/chapters/xvii-the-final-struggle)

Mentioned as having given unjust orders; Geronimo believes his death was divine punishment.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/geronimo_s_story_of_his_life_se/chapters/endnotes)

Geronimo's criticism of General Crook is noted, with the editor disclaiming responsibility.

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