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Crazy Horse and Custer

The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors

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The full story of what led Crazy Horse and Custer to that fateful day at the Little Bighorn, from bestselling historian Stephen E. Ambrose.
 
On the sparkling morning of June 25, 1876, 611  U.S. Army soldiers rode toward the banks of the Little Bighorn in the Montana Territory, where 3,000 Indians stood waiting for battle.  The lives of two great warriors would soon be forever linked throughout history: Crazy Horse, leader of the Oglala Sioux, and General George Armstrong Custer of the Seventh Cavalry. Both were men of aggression and supreme courage. Both had become leaders in their societies at very early ages; both had been stripped of power, and in disgrace had worked to earn back the respect of their people. And to both of them, the unspoiled grandeur of the Great Plains of North America was an irresistible challenge. Their parallel lives would pave the way, in a manner unknown to either, for an inevitable clash between two nations fighting for possession of the open prairie. Americas Historical Native American United States Great Plains Military War Biographies & Memoirs Civil War

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"Movingly told and well written . . . a fine contribution, one that will be read with pleasure and admiration by general reader, student and scholar alike. Ambrose has breathed new life into the familiar facts."--Library Journal

"An epic and accurate retelling of one of our country's most tragic periods."--Baltimore Sun
Comprehensive Historical Research • Balanced Cultural Perspectives • Spectacular Reader • Insightful Biographical Comparison

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I'm sure every American knows who George Custer is. But ,the details behind the legend are far murkier than most realize. Ambrose has written a great book in this work. I particularly enjoyed the fact he gave a glimpse of the Native American mind set that ultimately led to the demise of the Indian nations of the last century. Getting to know some of the Great Chiefs who led their people in a time of such change was inspiring as well. Ultimately I took away the fact that, people are people whomever they are. The "Civilized" Indians sold out the "renegade hold outs" as fast as any white man could have. The native tribes took land and pushed out their tribal neighbors as well as any white man could have. Occasionally the tribes were able to work together to make a stand against the encroaching settlers, but it was the exception rather than the rule. Fascinating topic, well written. I highly recommend the book.

Interesting read, I enjoyed it!

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I thought is was done very well. narrator did a good job. liked how the story told the story of both Crazy Horse and Custer.

good piece of history to hear.

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This novel felt like i was taken back in time to witness the complicated and detailed events of that time. I feel like I am more connected with my history. Thank you.

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Enjoyed the parallel stories of both. Thorough discussion of the Sioux Wars culminating T Little Big Horn.

Very Good Coverage of Tioic

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Not enough about crazy horse. Too much Libby and Custer
Differences on crazy horses killing. Who to. Believe? I’m

The A sad story

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