little bighorn, battle of the, mont., 1876

Draws on native testimony, archaeological evidence, and firsthand observations of the battlefield to examine facts and myths about the Battle of Little Bighorn and provide an account of the final days of the battle between George Armstrong Custer's battalion and the warriors of Sitting Bull's village.

Provides an overview of the Battle of Little Bighorn, discussing why it happened and who played important roles in the conflict.

Explains why the Little Bighorn Battlefield is a historic landmark and describes the events that took place there.

Because the Sioux had killed her Papa at the Battle of Little Bighorn, eleven-year-old Miranda struggles with her mama's prejudice and her own experiences with Indians in the Wild West Show.

Because the Sioux had killed her Papa at the Battle of Little Bighorn, eleven-year-old Miranda struggles with her mama's prejudice and her own experiences with Indians in the Wild West Show.

The author provides details from Lakota oral tradition pertaining to the Battle at Little Bighorn, and explores the events leading up to the battle, its significance, and the misinformation that has found its way into history for over 100 years.

Drawing on firsthand research and his culture's rich oral tradition, Joseph Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, reveals many aspects of Crazy Horse's life, including details of the powerful vision that convinced Crazy Horse of his duty to help preserve the Lakota homeland.

A nonfictional account, from the Native American point of view, of Custer's attack on the Plains Indians under the leadership of Sitting Bull in 1876.

Presents eyewitness recollections of Native Americans who participated in the Battle of Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876, the legendary clash between Indians and the U.S. Cavalry led by Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer; and includes maps, photogrpahs, reproductions, and drawings.