Bibliograph

Sitting Bull vs. George Armstrong Custer, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Ellis Roxburgh

Type

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Sitting Bull vs. George Armstrong Custer, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Ellis Roxburgh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sitting Bull vs. George Armstrong Custer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

911240573

Responsibility statement

Ellis Roxburgh

Series statement

History's greatest rivals

Sub title

the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Summary

The outcome of the Battle of the Little Bighorn of 1876 stunned Americans. They were astounded that Native Americans could have defeated a US army force so decidedly. Only after examining the charismatic leaders in this conflict Sioux chief Sitting Bull and Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer can young historians understand how such a brutal battle took place. In this indispensable volume, filled with quotes, photographs, and paintings, many crucial events between Native Americans and the US government are scrutinized as well as the decisions made by the influential leaders that led to their ultimate demise. Black and White Photographs, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Primary Sources, Timelines

Table Of Contents

At odds -- Context -- Sitting Bull -- General Custer -- Warrior story -- Custer's band -- Lines are drawn -- Divisive treaties -- Honsinger Bluff -- The Black Hills -- Reservation order -- Sitting Bull's vision -- Toward battle -- At Little Bighorn -- The Last Stand -- The old chief -- A fallen hero -- Aftermath -- Judgment -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

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Sitting Bull versus George Armstrong Custer

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