Hundred in the Hand

By: Joseph M. Marshall III

Narrated by: Joseph M. Marshall III, John Terry

Seeking to round out the compelling story of the American West, best-selling Lakota author Joseph M. Marshall III brings a new slant to the traditional Western: historical fiction written from the Native American viewpoint.

This riveting story takes place during the Battle of the Hundred in the Hand, otherwise known as the Fetterman Massacre of 1866. The story is told alternately through the eyes of Cloud, a dedicated Lakota warrior who fights alongside a young Crazy Horse, and Max Hornsby, a white pioneer who mistakes Cloud's redheaded wife for a captive.

Beautifully written and reminiscent of the oral tradition, Hundred in the Hand brings new depth and dimension to the story of the battle and the Lakota people.

©2007 Joseph M. Marshall III (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Marshall has tapped into an old form and infused it with a slightly different brand of knowledge to produce a swift, compelling read. Simply put, if you like Westerns, you'll love this one." ( Washington Post Book World)

Brings the story to life

I love Joseph Marshall III’s writing. He writes n such a way that it brings the story and history to life. You can get lost in the words and picture it being carried out in your mind. The narration is excellent and easy to listen to and follow.
His books, including this one is so much more than history. It respects the oral story telling tradition of the Lakota and the book becomes a historical narrative where you can begin to try to understand the life, feelings and struggles of all the people involved.
Highly recommend!

The perspective of hearing how the USA was taken from the Indigenous peoples was mind opening ,

I liked the cadence the story was read at, it was very peaceful and meditative, it fit the tragedy of the disgraceful history of how American indigenous people were and are treated.

Beautiful

It is a gift to hear REAL history. I am grateful to have learned this story of survival. Wopila Tanka

Excellent

This was only my second audible book and I’m hooked. The storytelling was excellent and so were the narrators.

Wonderful

I loved every thing about this book. The story line, the way it was told. The narration was excellent. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for something above ordinary in this genre.