Black Hills A Novel
Black Hills A Novel by Dan Simmons, published by Little, Brown on March 23, 2011, is a reprint edition comprising 528 pages. This narrative intertwines the lives of Paha Sapa, a young Sioux warrior, and General George Armstrong Custer, exploring a significant period in Native American history and the U.S. Army. The story begins with Paha Sapa’s encounter with Custer as he lies dying at the Battle of Little Bighorn, leading to a haunting connection that shapes his life.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical and supernatural elements as Paha Sapa navigates his existence, burdened by the ghost of Custer, whom his tribe refers to as “Long Hair.” The novel delves into themes of identity and conflict, set against the backdrop of the Black Hills, a sacred land for the Sioux. As Paha Sapa works on the Mount Rushmore project, he grapples with his visions and the legacy of his people, culminating in a pivotal moment during FDR’s dedication of the Jefferson face. This edition presents a unique blend of fiction, fantasy, and historical narrative, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of the past.
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Paha Sapa, a young Sioux warrior, first encounters General George Armstrong Custer as Custer lies dying on the battlefield at Little Bighorn. He believes–as do the holy men of his tribe–that the legendary general’s ghost entered him at that moment and will remain with him until Sapa convinces him to leave.
In BLACK HILLS, Dan Simmons weaves the stories of Paha Sapa and Custer together seamlessly, depicting a violent and tumultuous time in the history of Native Americans and the United States Army. Haunted by the voice of the general his people called “Long Hair,” Paha Sapa lives a long life, driven by a dramatic vision he experiences in the Black Hills that are his tribe’s homeland. As an explosives worker on the massive Mount Rushmore project, he may finally be rid of his ghosts–on the very day FDR comes to South Dakota to dedicate the Jefferson face.
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