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The Journey of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall

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The Journey of Crazy Horse

A Lakota History

by Joseph Marshall

Narrator Joseph Marshall

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Length 10 hours 56 minutes

Language English

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“Largely remembered as the dynamic leader of the Lakota forces at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Crazy Horse was most certainly that. A charismatic and bold warrior, he was a commanding figure among the various Native American forces that defeated Custer and his 7th Cavalry on that fateful day. However, there was so much more to the man himself as well as his tribe – a glaring omission that The Journey of Crazy Horse works to rectify. It is a story of a man and his people struggling to exist against overwhelming odds. A struggle that continues well into the 21st Century. ”
— Bud • Quail Ridge Books

Summary

Most of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who—with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership—fought for his people's land, livelihood, and honor. In this fascinating biography, Joseph M. Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, creates a vibrant portrait of the man, his times, and his legacy.

Thanks to firsthand research and his culture's rich oral tradition (rarely shared outside the Native American community), Marshall reveals many aspects of Crazy Horse's life, including details of the powerful vision that convinced him of his duty to help preserve the Lakota homeland—a vision that changed the course of Crazy Horse's life and spurred him confidently into battle time and time again.

The Journey of Crazy Horse is the true story of how one man's fight for his people's survival roused his true genius as a strategist, commander, and trusted leader. And it is an unforgettable portrayal of a revered human being and a profound celebration of a culture, a community, and an enduring way of life.

Biography & Memoir History Nonfiction