Crazy Horse A Life
Crazy Horse A Life by Larry McMurtry is a reprint edition published by Penguin in 2006, featuring 148 pages in English. This biography delves into the life of Crazy Horse, a significant yet enigmatic figure in American history. McMurtry explores the complexities surrounding this Sioux warrior, who reluctantly took on a leadership role during the Battle of Little Bighorn, while also examining the broader implications of his experiences and the betrayals he faced from U.S. government representatives.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of Crazy Horse, shedding light on his character and the historical context of his life. The book addresses themes of cultural identity and the struggles faced by Native Americans in the 19th century, providing insights into a pivotal moment in U.S. history. Through McMurtry’s exploration, Crazy Horse is presented not just as a legendary figure, but as a poignant hero whose story reflects the challenges of his time.
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Legends cloud the life of Crazy Horse, a seminal figure in American history but an enigma even to his own people in his own day. This superb biography looks back across more than 120 years at the life and death of this great Sioux warrior who became a reluctant leader at the Battle of Little Bighorn. With his uncanny gift for understanding the human psyche, Larry McMurtry animates the character of this remarkable figure, whose betrayal by white representatives of the U.S. government was a tragic turning point in the history of the West. A mythic figure puzzled over by generations of historians, Crazy Horse emerges from McMurtry’s sensitive portrait as the poignant hero of a long-since-vanished epoch.
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