Crazy Horse and Custer

The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors

By: Stephen E. Ambrose

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

Length: 20 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

On the sparkling morning of June 25, 1876, 611 men of the US 7th Cavalry rode toward the banks of the Little Bighorn in the Montana Territory, where 3,000 Indians stood waiting for battle. The lives of two great warriors would soon be forever linked throughout history: Crazy Horse, leader of the Oglala Sioux, and General George Armstrong Custer. Both were men of aggression and supreme courage. Both became leaders in their societies at very early ages; both were stripped of power, in disgrace, and worked to earn back the respect of their people. And to both of them, the unspoiled grandeur of the Great Plains of North America was an irresistible challenge. Their parallel lives would pave the way, in a manner unknown to either, for an inevitable clash between two nations fighting for possession of the open prairie.

©2016 Random House Audio (P)2016 Stephen E. Ambrose

Critic reviews

"Movingly told and well written...a fine contribution, one that will be read with pleasure and admiration by general reader, student and scholar alike. Ambrose has breathed new life into the familiar facts." ( Library Journal)

"An epic and accurate retelling of one of our country's most tragic periods." ( Baltimore Sun)

Interesting read, I enjoyed it!

I'm sure every American knows who George Custer is. But ,the details behind the legend are far murkier than most realize. Ambrose has written a great book in this work. I particularly enjoyed the fact he gave a glimpse of the Native American mind set that ultimately led to the demise of the Indian nations of the last century. Getting to know some of the Great Chiefs who led their people in a time of such change was inspiring as well. Ultimately I took away the fact that, people are people whomever they are. The "Civilized" Indians sold out the "renegade hold outs" as fast as any white man could have. The native tribes took land and pushed out their tribal neighbors as well as any white man could have. Occasionally the tribes were able to work together to make a stand against the encroaching settlers, but it was the exception rather than the rule. Fascinating topic, well written. I highly recommend the book.

good piece of history to hear.

I thought is was done very well. narrator did a good job. liked how the story told the story of both Crazy Horse and Custer.

Review

This novel felt like i was taken back in time to witness the complicated and detailed events of that time. I feel like I am more connected with my history. Thank you.

Very Good Coverage of Tioic

Enjoyed the parallel stories of both. Thorough discussion of the Sioux Wars culminating T Little Big Horn.

Good not great

Sometimes contradictory, sometimes heaps praise on Sioux and their motivations and only deprecates white actions. Not the best written history, seemed to be trying to hard simply through word choice, though that can be an effect of the narrator. But overall, a good book. Extremely poignant at its summit and gives a good sense of the history of the time. Leaves me interested in more history of the period. The book had some interpretations of the Battle of the Little Bighorn that were new to me, though it didn’t go into much depth at that pivotal moment when one of the central and title characters was rubbed off the board. Four stars, not five, but it definitely deserves a solid four.

How sad

Progress , what a toll it has taken on mankind,never satisfied,never at peace with anything. Like locust,now this curse consumes everything. All of mankind will soon follow these tribes because of the relentless curse of greed.

great!

it was a great book that I looked forward to listening to every day. it's one of those books that I'm going to go and listen to it again.

Enjoyable Reading

I enjoyed reading this, and now I want to know more about both Crazy Horse and Custer. I believe this book did what a history book should: It left me with mixed feelings about both individuals and their cultures. The truth is never simple or one-sided. #tagsgiving #sweepstakes #nonfiction #indianwars #civilwar #americanhistory #provocative

Crazy Horse and Custer

great book and well presented I learned a lot after listening to this book it makes one ask the question who was the really the true savage?

great story of American history

great story. excellent narration. I really enjoyed the details and history lesson. highly recommend