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Book SynopsisThe Killing of Chief Crazy Horse is a story of envy, greed, and treachery. In the year after the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the great Oglala Sioux chief Crazy Horse and his half-starved followers finally surrendered to the U.S. Army near Camp Robinson, Nebraska. Chiefs who had already surrendered resented the favors he received in doing so. When the army asked for his help rounding up the the Nez Percés, Crazy Horse's reply was allegedly mistranslated by Frank Grouard, a scout for General George Crook. By August rumors had spread that Crazy Horse was planning another uprising. Tension continued to mount, and Crazy Horse was arrested at Fort Robinson on September 5. During a scuffle Crazy Horse was fatally wounded by a bayonet in front of several witnesses. Here the killing of Crazy Horse is viewed from three widely differing perspectivesthat of Chief He Dog, the victim's friend and lifelong companion; that of William Garnett, the guide and interpreter for Lieutenant William P. C
Trade Review"A must-read!"—Aaron Parrett,
Montana The Magazine of Western History“Robert Clark has authoritatively marshaled the perspectives of three of the major protagonists in the slaying of Crazy Horse. Obscure motives are revealed. The accounts of the three are critical to understanding the tragedy. Clark expertly weaves them into a coherent explanation.”—Robert Utley, former chief historian of the National Park Service and author of
The Lance and the Shield: The Life and Times of Sitting Bull Table of ContentsList of Illustrations
Introduction to the Bison Classic Edition
Preface to the First Bison Books Edition
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Portrait of Chief Crazy Horse
History of Chief Crazy Horse
Obituary of Five Oglala Sioux Chiefs
Introductory Note to William Garnett’s Account
William Garnett’s Account of the Chief’s Death
Introductory Note to Correspondence
The Correspondence of Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy and William Garnett
Lieutenant William Philo Clark, Second Cavalry
Baptiste “Little Bat” Garnier
William Gentles
Bibliography
Index
