Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America Free Audiobook Download by Martin Dugard,Bill O'Reilly
"It was a year of carnage. Before the Indian war began, thousands had already died" (O'Reilly). This audiobook is an amazing piece of work that covers the years of bloodshed during the wars between Native Americans and settlers on the American continent. There are many different perspectives covered in this audiobook as well as narrators with various accents which give it a dramatic effect.
Killing Crazy Horse is a nonfiction book written by Martin Dugard and published in 2006. It tells the story of how Crazy Horse and his Oglala Sioux tribe were ambushed and killed by George Armstrong Custer, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Buffalo Bill, and other soldiers in 1877. This book has been translated into many languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish. Killing Crazy Horse has been made into a movie for American audiences in 2007 starring Danny Glover as Crazy Horse. A Spanish-language version was also released in 2007 with Gael Garcia Bernal playing the main character.
Martin Dugard's Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America is a riveting account of the numerous conflicts that plagued America's Western frontier. In recent years, Americans have become increasingly aware of the many atrocities committed against Native Americans by white settlers, with much of the public opinion turning against the United States government. This book sets out to provide a comprehensive overview of these brutal American Indian wars, from the earliest days to present day.
Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America is a non-fiction audiobook about the true story of Crazy Horse and his battle with the United States government. The book starts by telling the story of Crazy Horse's childhood and his coming of age in Lakota society. From there, it explains how he rose to become one of the most powerful tribal leaders. He strongly believed in peaceful coexistence between the Lakota and U.S., but his efforts were futile against greedy politicians who would have made more money if they could kill him, not allowing for peace.
The book chronicles the merciless Indian Wars in America that lasted for over 30 years. The first few chapters of the book focus on the life of Crazy Horse and his rise as a warrior who eventually led a war party to ambush Gen. George A. Custer's army in 1876 before he eventually died from wounds sustained during the war. The book also highlights how the government killed, tortured, and treated Native American tribes with extreme prejudice all the while disregarding their rights according to treaties signed by the United States
The Indian Wars in America is a true story of how greed and hatred led to the slaughter of Native Americans by the US Army. The book begins with General Custer's attempt to capture Crazy Horse, the great leader of the Sioux. This event sets up an entire line of massacres that would end with Custer's death at Little Bighorn.
Published Date | 2020-09-08 |
Duration | 9 hours 27 minutes |
Author | Martin Dugard, Bill O'Reilly |
Narrated | Bill O'Reilly, Robert Petkoff |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | History & Culture, North America |