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Book SynopsisWinner of the Western Heritage Award for Outstanding Western Novel 2005As the Cheyenne fought that June day in 1876, warrior Comes in Sight faced grave danger. His horse had been shot out from under him, and he was left stranded on the battlefield. Suddenly, a rider galloped through enemy fire, pulled Comes in Sight onto the back of her horse, and spirited him to safety. It was Buffalo Calf Road Womanthe warrior's own sister. While white men refer to this clash as the Battle of the Rosebud, the Cheyenne know it as the battle, Where the Girl Saved Her Brother. Days later, Buffalo Calf fought at the Battle of Little Bighornthe only woman to do so. And now a controversy is brewing over her role in that battle: Did Buffalo Calf strike the fatal blow that killed Custer?In this award-winning novel, authors Rosemary Agonito and Joseph Agonito depict the life and times of this brave young woman and the devastating effects of white man's westward migration. Based on true events, this epic tale
Trade Review“. . . A beautifully written narrative . . . the perfect gift for Into the West junkies and all admirers of Native American culture and women’s history.” —Cowboys and Indians magazine
Table of Contents(1) Author's Note (2) The Story of Buffalo Calf Road Woman (3) Epilogue (4) A Chronology of the Cheyenne People (5) Glossary (6) Bibliography (7) Book Group Discussion Guide (8) About the Authors
