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| Named Person: | George A Custer; Sitting Bull |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Nathaniel Philbrick |
| ISBN: | 9781847920096 1847920098 |
| OCLC Number: | 520763021 |
| Description: | p. cm. |
| Responsibility: | by Nathaniel Philbrick. |
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Publisher Synopsis
"A mesmerising portrait of two extraordinary individuals and a thrilling blow-by-blow account of a landmark battle, it is a terrific achievement" -- Dominic Sandbrook The Sunday Times "A stirring, perceptive retelling of an endlessly fascinating battle" Kirkus "Philbrick humanizes history, not only putting a recognizable face on the players in one of America's most notorious events but also providing insight into their hearts and minds" American Library Journal "Philbrick writes a lively narrative that brushes away the cobwebs of mythology to reveal the context and realities of Custer's unexpected 1876 defeat at the hands of his Indian enemies under Sitting Bull... compelling" Publishers' Weekly "As brilliant an example of combat reconstruction as one is likely to find in any history of this scope and ambition" -- Trevor Royle Sunday Herald Read more...

