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Indian Views of the Custer Fight: A Source Book (Frontier Military Series)

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The third and final volume of Indian testimony assembled by award-winning author Richard G. Hardorff, Indian Views Of The Custer Fight: A Source Book deftly presents thirty-five interviews and statements from Native Americans who were eyewitnesses to this historic battle. It was the last time there would be a major Native American success in a battlefield confrontation with American armed forces. Twenty-nine Sioux and nine Cheyenne detail events in their own words, from the point where soldiers were first detected in their march toward the Indian settlement to the end of the battle. Some of the interviews are in very straightforward question-and-answer format; others are more narrative. An absolutely compelling look into history itself, and a superb primary source worthy of American History reference shelves.

"Indian Views Of The Custer Fight: A Source Book" is a must-have if you have ever asked yourself what really happened that Sunday afternoon at Little Big Horn. A Custer library is incomplete without Richard Hardorff's works. "Indian Views" is another book in his line of great works that have been meticulously researched. Hardorff's writing style makes it very enjoyable to sit down with a favorite beverage and read from cover to cover. He states the facts without bias and tells the story from the perspective of the participants, both warrior and trooper. I highly recommend "Indian Views" and any other Hardorff book.

after reading "indian views of the custer fight", i have to wonder if custer slept thru his classes at west point. excellent book presented in a good idea format. indians that were there and participated tell the story of one of americas legendary battles. sitting bull, custer, crazy horse, and even buffalo bill shows up. think of the press reports and how this big news spread thru the country. what an event. i also recommend lakota noon, same format, just another slant on the same moment.

I found the book to be quite informative and inspirational to anyone desiring to know what happened on that fatal day.