An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

454. Fall of the Sioux: Death of Crazy Horse (Part 1)

May 26, 2024

Description

Though the Battle of the Little Bighorn seemed for the triumphant Lakota and their allies - the largest gathering of Plains Indians ever assembled - a miraculous victory, it was for them the...
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Books Referenced

Great Plains

Author: Ian Frazier

Context:

Tom explicitly references this book, saying he 'adored' it and 'carried around with me when I was visiting all these sites.' He then reads a lengthy passage from it about Crazy Horse's death, specifically about Crazy Horse refusing to lie on the cot and choosing to die on the floor.

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

Author: Dee Brown

Context:

Implied reference when discussing Wounded Knee. Tom says 'Where hearts are buried' and Dominic responds 'Exactly. Where hearts are buried at Wounded Knee.' This is a clear allusion to Dee Brown's famous 1970 book about Native American history.