**Drawing on vivid oral histories, Joseph M. Marshall's intimate
biography introduces a never-before-seen portrait of Crazy Horse and his
Lakota community
**
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.
Those wishing to understand Crazy Horse as the Lakota know him won't
find a better accout than Marshall's. -San Francisco Chronicle
