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Crazy Horse, the strange man of the Oglalas : a biography / by Mari Sandoz.

Summary:

Biography of Crazy Horse, the military leader of the Oglala Sioux. Discusses his life, struggle against the United States government, relationship with his people, and personality.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0803292112
  • ISBN: 9780803292116
  • Physical Description: xxvi, 428 pages : map ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: 50th anniversary ed. / introduction by Stephen B. Oates.
  • Publisher: Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [1992]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally published: New York : A.A. Knopf, 1942.
"A Bison book"--Spine.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-422).
Formatted Contents Note:
Bk.1 The light-haired boy -- Cow tracks on the Holy Road -- The coming of the wagon guns -- The gift of ears -- Soldiers on the Blue Water -- the Great Teton council -- The song of a good name -- bk.2 The glorious warrior -- Fat times for the People -- Whites like rising flood waters -- The big year -- The hundred in the hands -- So long as grass shall grow -- Many things thrown away -- bk.3 The man of the People -- Marriage and the death of a friend -- Death, and the thieves' road -- The great encampment -- Many soldiers falling into camp -- The smoke of victory hangs low -- Sitting on the White Man's island -- A red blanket from his own -- White-man chronology.
Subject:
Crazy Horse, approximately 1842-1877.
Oglala Indians > Kings and rulers > Biography.
Crazy Horse, Sioux chief, 1842-1877.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library BIO CRAZ SAND 1992 257576 Biography Reshelving -

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