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(3.64) | 1 | Documents the unlikely friendship between Buffalo Bill Cody and Sitting Bull, tracing the events of their brief but important collaboration during Cody's 1880s Wild West Show, the impact of Little Big Horn, and Sitting Bull's assassination in 1890. |
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Oplysninger fra den engelske Almen Viden Redigér teksten, så den bliver dansk. They say there is to be a buffalo hunt over here!
They say there is to be a buffalo hunt over here.
Make the arrows! Make the arrows!
Says the father, says the father.
- Lakota Ghost Dance song  I want to ride to the ridge where the West commences
And gaze at the moon till I lose my senses
And I can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences
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Oplysninger fra den engelske Almen Viden Redigér teksten, så den bliver dansk. To my dear, departed friend Michael Blake, author and screenwriter, Dances with Wolves To Bugs the wild horse, 1998-2009, guide through the Dreamtime | |
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Oplysninger fra den engelske Almen Viden Redigér teksten, så den bliver dansk. (Introduction) For each of my books, there has been a precipitating incident that has caused me to venture into that particular story. In 1839, artist George Catlin presented the first "Wild West" show in London, Brussels, and Paris. | |
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The author has a definite viewpoint on the betrayal of the Native Americans, which she illustrates through an account of the lives of these two men (and one woman, Annie Oakley). Buffalo Bill is shown, in the 1870’s, as part of the problem, taking part in wiping out the buffalo and killing scores of American Indians. Around the same time, in 1876, Sitting Bull participated in the Little Big Horn battle where Custer met his end. Many thought Sitting Bull killed Custer (he didn’t). Thus, Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull started out on opposing sides as enemies.
Once the Hunkpapa tribe of the Lakota were forced onto reservations, Sitting Bull became less of a threat, and Buffalo Bill experienced a change in perspective. In establishing his Wild West show, Cody attempts to right the wrongs of the past. These shows were intended to help Native Americans preserve the spirit of their culture while also conveying its essence to the rest of society. It also played a part in the early efforts to preserve the buffalo. The two men became close friends during the few months after Sitting Bull had joined the Wild West show. This dual story of Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull portrays the significant changes to the American frontier during the lifetime of these two extraordinary men.
The author has done extensive research, drawing on many historical accounts to set straight many misconceptions. I found the book very interesting, particularly the description of the assassination of Sitting Bull and the subsequent massacre at Wounded Knee, along with the part played by the Ghost Dancers influenced by Wokova (an obscure Paiute Indian). I did not feel compelled to read it, but enjoyed it when I picked it up. Recommended to those interested in the history of Native Americans or the American West.
An advance copy of this book was provided by NetGalley in return for a candid review. (