An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Evan S. Connell

1 book referenced

Books by Evan S. Connell

Son of the Morning Star

Referenced in 4 episodes

455. Fall of the Sioux: The Ghost Dance (Part 2)

May 29, 2024

Context:

Referenced when discussing the story of Gall's death - 'Evan Connell reports it and he says, if true, it sounds like a Chekhov story' - indicating this comes from Connell's written work about the period

450. Custer's Last Stand: Death in the Black Hills (Part 5)

May 15, 2024

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Referenced for Evan Connell's 'brilliant description of Crook' comparing him to Lucas Cranach's portrait of Augustus, Grand Duke of Saxony.

447. Custer vs. Crazy Horse: The Winning of the West (Part 2)

May 06, 2024

Context:

Referenced with 'in his book, says' followed by a quote about the West being 'stupendously dull' - clearly a book about the frontier/Custer.

446. Custer vs. Crazy Horse: Civil War (Part 1)

May 05, 2024

Context:

Described as another brilliant biography of Custer, quoted for describing Custer as 'this dashing cavalier embedded like a fossil in American folklore.'