Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn: An Encyclopedia of the People, Places, Events, Indian Culture and Customs, Information Sources, Art and Films [Hardcover]

Thom Hatch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1996 | ISBN-10: 0786401540 | ISBN-13: 978-0786401543

Every aspect of the career of General George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn is covered here. The people around Custer and his native American counterparts are detailed, as are related military campaigns, battles, historical events, equipment and terminology. There are also entries on Plains Indian culture and customs, artists and artwork, movies and other subjects associated with the battle. Following the entries is a listing of suggested sources for further research.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Hatch, an advertising producer for whom Custer is a great hobby, has produced a useful guide to assist readers in putting the vast amount of relevant information about the Battle of the Little Bighorn into manageable perspective. Among the topics Hatch covers in the alphabetical list are people; places; social, political, cultural, and historical events of the times; Plains Indian customs and culture; and military topics. Hatch has carefully written the entries, taking into account recent research on the battle, and includes cross references to other entries and suggestions for further study where appropriate. Also included are maps showing troop movements, views of the battlefield, and portraits of military and Native figures. Topics not significant enough to warrant their own entry may be located through the extensive index. While there are many works about Custer and Bighorn, this is the first reference work devoted entirely to him, the battle, and the literature. It belongs in all libraries with special collections on Custer. Other libraries with strong user demand on this topic will also want this book.?Stephen H. Peters, Northern Michigan Univ. Lib., Marquette
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"a work that is readable by itself, meticulously researched and clearly written" -- The Tulsa (OK) World

"academic and large public libraries...Civil War and U.S. history buffs...summarizes previous scholarly research as well as popular movies, fiction, and art" -- ARBA

"comprehensive" -- Outside

"definitive" -- American History

"this book is a fascinating, entertaining guide to the facts, theories and speculation concerning America's most controversial commander and his final campaign. Highly recommended" -- Wargames Illustrated

Product Details

• Hardcover: 229 pages
• Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786401540
• ISBN-13: 978-0786401543
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,403,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE RESEARCH WAS EXCELLENT, IT IS A GREAT BOOK, September 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn: An Encyclopedia of the People, Places, Events, Indian Culture and Customs, Information Sources, Art and Films (Hardcover)

MR. HATCH HAS DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH INTO THE CUSTER SUBJECT. THE PHOTOS WERE GREAT TOO. THIS WAS THE BEST BOOK AVAILABLE FOR MY THESIS.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book about Custer I have ever read., October 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn: An Encyclopedia of the People, Places, Events, Indian Culture and Customs, Information Sources, Art and Films (Hardcover)

When it comes to Custer one can not read a more up to date book

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best Custer book I have ever read, October 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn: An Encyclopedia of the People, Places, Events, Indian Culture and Customs, Information Sources, Art and Films (Hardcover)

When it comes to Custer one can not find a more informative book