Crazy Horse, Third Edition

The Strange Man of the Oglalas

De: Mari Sandoz

Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne

Crazy Horse was the legendary military leader of the Oglala Sioux whose personal power and social nonconformity contributed to his reputation as being “strange.”

Crazy Horse fought in many battles, including the famous Battle of the Little Bighorn, and held out tirelessly against the US government’s efforts to confine the Native Americans to reservations. Eventually, in the spring of 1877, he surrendered to military forces and ended up meeting a violent death.

Now, nearly a century and a half later, Crazy Horse continues to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of people. Author Mari Sandoz offers a powerful evocation of the indigenous people of this long-ago world, of the life of Crazy Horse, and of the man’s enduring spirit.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©1942 by Mari Sandoz. Introduction © 2004 by Vine Deloria Jr. (P)2022 by Blackstone Publishing

A Classic for a reason

I’m a Nebraska transplant and I am learning about the history of the area. I tea enjoyed this book.

Poetic and moving

I started to read this book and found it difficult to get with the style. Hearing it through Audible was like listening to a lyric poem. Brilliantly done by the author and well read. One of my all time favorites.

Excellent!

We appreciate this well told and moving story of the great Lakota leader Chief Crazy Horse.

Fascinating recounting of Crazy Horse’s life.

A beautiful telling of the Crazy horse story. A sad testament to the loss of honor and hope to be replaced by betrayal that so often precedes the downfall of a people.

Tashunka Witko (Crazy Horse)

I first read this book 54 years ago. I was 12 years old, and I've read my well-worn paperback several times since then. I can honestly say that the story of Crazy Horse influenced my world view. I learned to (at least try) to understand the outlook of people whose cultures are very different from my own. I also developed a life-long interest in the history of the First Nations of the Americas. I owe Mari Sandoz for enriching my life. I am pleased to experience the audio edition of my favorite book, and to be the first to review it on Audible.

An Epic History

Wonderfully flowing story of the life and times of Crazy Horse. Told with a soothing grace of an oral history, recommending this book perhaps greater in audio form more than in print. It details Crazy Horse's life from the environment which shaped him, how others influenced him and the influence he had on others. In such a forthright and honest manner, it carries a dignity that leaves other whitewashed histories in shame, without the slightest tendency to the contrary. A truly magnificent, enriching book.