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"[One] of the great stories of the West, and written ... in the spirit of the sages, with scrupulous regard for truth and history." Atlantic Monthly "The glorious hero tale told with beauty and power ... the story of a great American." John G. Neihardt, New York Times "This history of the Oglala Indian Crazy Horse is a splendidly done thing. [Sandoz] gives a magnificent picture of the Plains Indian civilization." Washington Star
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Crazy Horse, the legendary military leader of the Oglala Sioux whose personal power and social non-conformity contributed to his reputation as being "strange," fought in many famous battles, including the Little Bighorn, and held out tirelessly against the U.S. government's efforts to confine the Lakotas to reservations. Finally, in the spring of 1877 he surrendered, only to meet a violent death. More than a century later Crazy Horse continues to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of his people. Mari Sandoz offers a powerful evocation of the long-ago world and enduring spirit of Crazy Horse. Chosen as a 2007 One Book, One Nebraska selection, this edition of "Crazy Horse" includes discussion questions and a comprehensive glossary to enhance the reader's experience with this classic Sandoz text.
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Well worth the effort
30 Sep 2009
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Difficult to read but well worth it as Sandoz allows you to enter into a world few have had the privilege to view dispelling myths and even bringing a good deal of controversy regarding long held beliefs about our Native American heros. She gives the reader the opportunity to see the beginning of the end of our first inhabitants as they learn from the white man about greed, deception and dependancy. Even though written through the 40's Sandoz depicts a world of policies and politics that parrallels that of our own world today. We should learn from our mistakes!
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21 Jun 2011
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Not only is this a work of superb literary genius, of the highest order, and world-class, but it is about that rarest of Beings who, although very human in his love story and tragic life, breaks your heart with his level of ethics, courage, and character that truly achieves an Homeric level of divine beauty.
Crazy Horse, Tashunke Witko, was quite simply one of the greatest men who ever lived. And Mari Sandoz is the greatest Writer known to me, worthy in every way of depicting a totally unique and hitherto unknown, un-writeable, Culture so profound in its truthfulness that it takes your breath away with the horror of how the Christian Americans methodically and self-righteously, utterly, destroyed it - and then bragging ever since how much better they were and are than the great Buffalo Nations.
These of course are the obvious reasons why Crazy Horse is still dismissed by historians and literature academia as unworthy of their attention or praise - and Sandoz ignored in all the surveys of the 100 Greatest American Authors. Shame shame shame!
I love the courage and tenacity and skill of this Woman, and the glorious power of that slight little Warrior who was equal to the Goodness of my beloved West.
Crazy Horse, Tashunke Witko, was quite simply one of the greatest men who ever lived. And Mari Sandoz is the greatest Writer known to me, worthy in every way of depicting a totally unique and hitherto unknown, un-writeable, Culture so profound in its truthfulness that it takes your breath away with the horror of how the Christian Americans methodically and self-righteously, utterly, destroyed it - and then bragging ever since how much better they were and are than the great Buffalo Nations.
These of course are the obvious reasons why Crazy Horse is still dismissed by historians and literature academia as unworthy of their attention or praise - and Sandoz ignored in all the surveys of the 100 Greatest American Authors. Shame shame shame!
I love the courage and tenacity and skill of this Woman, and the glorious power of that slight little Warrior who was equal to the Goodness of my beloved West.
Excellent introduction to Crazy Horse and the Plains Indians
24 May 2012
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First, I'm not a historian, but am reasonably well read in American History, leaning towards the Plains Indians. I only occasionally follow up on references, and don't want to get overwhelmed with minor characters or inundated with dates. While the facts are important, it must be wrapped in a well written story.
I read the Marshall book first, which while excellent, leaves out a lot of the warts of the Lakotas. The internal rivalries were not as detailed, and the life was idealized. While Sandoz obviously holds Crazy horse in awe, she presents a more objective view of Crazy Horse and the Lakotas, and weaves an intriguing tale. Whether an expert in the field, just beginning to study the Plains Indians, or just looking for a well written story, Crazy Horse is a must read.
I read the Marshall book first, which while excellent, leaves out a lot of the warts of the Lakotas. The internal rivalries were not as detailed, and the life was idealized. While Sandoz obviously holds Crazy horse in awe, she presents a more objective view of Crazy Horse and the Lakotas, and weaves an intriguing tale. Whether an expert in the field, just beginning to study the Plains Indians, or just looking for a well written story, Crazy Horse is a must read.
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