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Publication Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
55 pages : 26 cm.
Description
Sitting Bull (c. 1831–1890) was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. From Sitting Bull's childhood-killing his first buffalo at age 10-to being named war chief to leading his people against the U.S. Army, Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People brings the story of the great chief to light. Sitting Bull was instrumental in the war against the invasive wasichus (white men) and was at the forefront of...
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Series
Publication Date
2015.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Description
Sitting Bull, the well-known Native American chief, united the Lakota Sioux in the northern Great Plains and led a mighty resistance of tribes who refused to be placed on reservations. This struggle resulted in violence, most famously at Little Bighorn in 1876. Though Sitting Bull fled to Canada, he ultimately returned to the United States in 1881.
3) Spotted Tail
Author
Publication Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 24 x 30 cm.
Description
This biography of Spotted Tail traces the life of the famous Lakota leader who expertly guided his people through a pivotal and tumultuous time in their nation's history as they fought and then negotiated with the U.S. government. Spotted Tail is remembered for his unique leadership style and deep love for his people. Includes information on some Lakota customs and a short history of the Lakota people.
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