The Last Stand
Books | History / United States / 19th Century
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Nathaniel Philbrick
"An engrossing and tautly written account of a critical chapter in American history." --Los Angeles Times Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Hurricane's Eye, Pulitzer Prize finalist Mayflower, and Valiant Ambition, is a historian with a unique ability to bring history to life. The Last Stand is Philbrick's monumental reappraisal of the epochal clash at the Little Bighorn in 1876 that gave birth to the legend of Custer's Last Stand. Bringing a wealth of new information to his subject, as well as his characteristic literary flair, Philbrick details the collision between two American icons- George Armstrong Custer and Sitting Bull-that both parties wished to avoid, and brilliantly explains how the battle that ensued has been shaped and reshaped by national myth.
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Author
Nathaniel Philbrick
Pages
496
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2010-05-04
ISBN
1101190116 9781101190111
Ratings
Google: 4.5
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"Well written book sorting out the fact from fiction of this real life event"
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Mike Melara
"The Last Stand is a beautifully crafted story with rhythmic prose that flows effortlessly, making it a joy to read aloud. The illustrations add a deeper layer to the storytelling, conveying emotion and history in a way that perfectly complements the text. I especially appreciated how the connection between words and images created a broader, more immersive narrative.<br/><br/>I had the privilege of meeting Antwan Eady at a library event, and he was both funny and incredibly relatable. That personal experience made me appreciate his work even more. His passion for storytelling shines through in every page. Highly recommend!"
Kasey Driskell
"After becoming so intrigued by the Battle of Little Big Horn historical site last summer, I picked up this book in hopes of getting a balanced perspective of Custer and Sitting Bull and the battle that ensued. Thoroughly researched and incredibly detailed writing style page after page. I learned a lot and have gone on to read more from the Native American perspective out of interest. "
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