Richard G. Hardorff
Lakota Recollections of the Custer Fight: New Sources of Indian-Military History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803272934
- author:
- Richard G. Hardorff
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bison
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 214
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- History Regional History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lakota Recollections of the Custer Fight offers a unique perspective on one of the most infamous battles in American history. Based on the accounts of 15 Sioux and one Cheyenne warrior who witnessed Custer's Last Stand, this collection sheds light on the events of June 25, 1876. The interviews, conducted by men genuinely interested in the historical truth, provide a compelling description of the battle scene and the chaotic events that surrounded it. The book's editor, Richard G. Hardorff, has skillfully managed to put these often contradictory accounts into their proper perspectives, creating a coherent and compelling narrative. This collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the experiences of Native American communities. By examining the testimony of those who lived through the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Lakota Recollections of the Custer Fight provides a fresh and nuanced understanding of this pivotal event in American history.
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