Crazy Horse
A Lakota Life
by Joseph M. Marshall III
A stunning biography that illuminates the life of the legendary Lakota warrior through the eyes of his own people, offering an intimate portrait rarely seen in Western histories.
About This Book
Crazy Horse remains one of the most enigmatic figures in American history. Known for his fierce resistance against the encroachment of white settlers and the U.S. military, he left behind no photographs and spoke rarely of himself.
In this groundbreaking biography, Joseph M. Marshall III draws on oral histories passed down through generations of Lakota people to create an unprecedented portrait of the legendary warrior.
What Makes This Edition Special
Unlike previous biographies written from Western perspectives, this account comes from within the Lakota tradition itself. Marshall, a historian and storyteller raised on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, brings insider knowledge and cultural understanding that transforms our view of Crazy Horse.
Critical Acclaim
This volume represents a vital contribution to indigenous history and challenges readers to reconsider what they thought they knew about one of America’s most mythologized figures.