This dual biography explores the lives of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, two legendary American Indian leaders who played pivotal roles in the Sioux resistance during the Indian Wars, culminating in their triumph at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Both men, one a fierce warrior and the other a revered spiritual leader, have had their stories largely untold in a single volume until now. Born on the high plains during a time when buffalo herds roamed freely, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull lived in an era of nomadic life, marked by their people's dominance over rival tribes. However, their existence was forever altered by the arrival of white settlers, traders, and explorers, leading to a devastating decline in buffalo populations and increased conflicts. The encroachment of settlers and the spread of diseases brought by whites decimated their communities. On June 25, 1876, in the valley of Little Bighorn, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull led their warriors in a fierce battle against Custer's Seventh Cavalry, achieving a momentous victory. Yet, this triumph marked the beginning of the end for their way of life. Both leaders, defiant until their deaths, faced tragic fates that mirrored each other. This essential work offers a grand and poignant narrative of two heroic figures fighting against overwhelming odds to preserve their people's freedom.
