The Journey of Crazy Horse, Joseph Marshall
The Journey of Crazy Horse, Joseph Marshall
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The Journey of Crazy Horse
A Lakota History

Author: Joseph Marshall

Narrator: Joseph Marshall

Unabridged: 10 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/11/2004


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joe on March 24, 2021

Having grown up at a time when the only good American Indian was Tonto, I was deeply moved by reading the book "The Journey of Crazy Horse." As a matter of fact, I felt myself rooting for the Indians in their battles with the Long Knives (US Cavalry)! Sorry, Errol Flynn (who played General Custer.in......more

Goodreads review by Jon on June 30, 2023

The story of Crazy Horse is tragic on so many levels. This book gives a fair and balanced portrait of a true American hero. We know so little about the indigenous people of America (a friend of mine who is a member of the Ohlone people has told me that the term 'Native American' is offensive to many......more

Goodreads review by Clif on July 07, 2019

Crazy Horse’s life is by necessity based largely on Native American oral traditions since his actions didn’t produce direct documentation. The author grew up on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation and first learned about the legendary Lakota warrior from the stories told by older men of the tribe. This bi......more

Goodreads review by Tim on August 29, 2016

Like Crazy Horse the author, Joseph M. Marshall is a Lakota himself and in his introduction tells us how the legendary Lakota leader was his boyhood hero thanks to the stories told to him by his elders. He says these were merely stories to his boyhood sensibility but that as he grew older he realise......more

Goodreads review by R.K. on November 29, 2020

I love learning more about Crazy Horse, there were a lot of interesting stories in this book, the pacing halted me a few times. The very end of the book wrapped it up nicely to the point where it explained the entire meaning but still the pacing is why I struggle to go higher than 3 stars.......more