Crazy Horse The Strange Man of the Oglalas (Third Edition) by Mari Sandoz
Crazy Horse, the legendary military leader of the Oglala Sioux whose personal power and social nonconformity contributed to his reputation as being ‘strange’, fought in many battles, including the Little Bighorn, and held out tirelessly against the U.S. government’s efforts to confine the Lakotas to reservations. Finally, in the Spring of 1877 he surrendered, only to meet a violent death. More than a century later Crazy Horse continues to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of his people. Mari Sandoz offers a powerful evocation of the long-ago world and enduring spirit of Crazy Horse. Chosen as a 2007 One Book, One Nebraska selection, this edition of Crazy Horse included discussion questions and a comprehensive glossary to enhance the readers experience with this classic Sandoz text.
‘Here is a glorious hero tale told with beauty and power… the story of a great American’ – John G. Neilhardt, New York Times‘One of the great stories of the West, and written … in the spirit of the sages, with scrupulous regard for truth and history’ – Atlantic Monthly‘This history of the Oglala Indian Crazy Horse is a splendidly done thing. (Sandoz) gives a magnificent picture of the Plains Indian civilization’ – Washington Star
Mari Sandoz (1896 – 1966) is the noted author of Cheyenne Autumn, Old Jules, and The Battle of the Little Bighorn (all available in Bison Books editions) Vine Deloria Jr. (1933- 2005) is the author of many books, including Custer died for your sins, An Indian Manifesto and Red Earth, White Lies: Native Americans and the Myth of Scientific Fact.
Description
The Strange Man of the Oglalas A new edition of the story of the famous military leader of the Oglala Sioux who fought lat Little Bighorn and who still holds a special place in the hearts and minds of his people more than a century after his death.
Details
- Author: Sandoz, Mari
- Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 01/12/2004
- ISBN: 9780803217874
- B-Code: B93194
- Illustrated: Maps
- Pages: 460
- Dimensions: 203x133mm
