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He was the most feared and loathed Indian of his time, earning his reputation in surprise victories against the troops of Generals Crook and Custer at the Rosebud and Little Bighorn. Despite his enduring reputation, he has remained an enigma (even the whereabouts of his burial place are... read more

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The half-Sioux interpreter William Garnett, who died a dozen years before I was born, first set me to wondering why Crazy Horse was killed.

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This book is in True Crime-historical. (community list)

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  1. Thomas Powers (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-375-41446-6
Page Count: 568

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Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: E99.03 C7255 2010
  • Dewey: 978.004'9752440092

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  • The Killing of Chief Crazy Horse: Three Eyewitness Views by the Indian, Chief He Dog the Indian White, William Garnett the White Doctor, Valentine McGillycuddy
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