Reviled by the United States government as a troublemaker and a coward, revered by his people as a great warrior chief, Sitting Bull has long been one of the most fascinating and misunderstood figures in American history.
In this compelling new portrait of Sitting Bull, what emerges from Utley's fast-paced narrative is a complex, towering figure: a great warrior whose skill and bravery in battle were unparalleled; a "whichasha wakan" (holy man), the spiritual leader of his people; a dignified but ultimately tragically stubborn defender of the traditional ways against the steadfast and unwelcome encroachment of the white man.
A remarkable work of scholarship, and an engrossing biography.
