Crazy Horse: The Life Behind the Legend (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780471417002)

"A treat . . . Insightful . . . Refreshing . . . A must-have . . .Not only is Sajna's work a valuable historical resource, it makesfor a compelling read as well."-American History

"There has to be someone left to tell the tale."

Little did the legendary war chief Crazy Horse know when he spokethese words in battle that it was his tale that people would betelling long after his death. Now, author Mike Sajna brings therenowned warrior back to life in this book about his epic struggleto save his culture and homeland amid the westward movement ofwhite settlers. Sajna follows Crazy Horse from his days as a youngboy chasing down wild horses to his later years as "one of thebravest of the brave," and includes new views on his role in theBattle of Little Big Horn and his eventual surrender and murder.Using an extensive collection of historic records, Crazy Horse isone of the most accurate accounts of the great Oglala chief, separating the facts from the many myths that have been passed downby other writers

Author: Mike Sajna
ISBN-10: 0471417009
ISBN-13: 9780471417002
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
Published: 07/11/2001
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.26w x 0.98d