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Crazy Horse and Custer: Born Enemies

S.D. Nelson

This double biography follows Crazy Horse, also called Tasunke Witco, and George Custer from childhood to their encounter at the Battle of the Greasy Grass, known by the U.S. government as the Battle of Little Bighorn. It considers how their cultures and experiences shaped their views and actions. Crazy Horse fought for Lakota independence against efforts to destroy his people, while Custer was formed by Manifest Destiny and beliefs in white superiority. The history includes testimony from Oglala Lakota witness Kate Bighead.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · History · Racism And Prejudice · War And Conflict
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published
November 9, 2021
ISBN-13
9781419731938
Language
English
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