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Hump's Death?
Crazy Horse has held a deep and sacred passion for me since childhood, I thoroughly enjoyed Mari Sandoz's book but can not understand why her account has Hump dying at the hands of the Snake's and in a time frame before Crazy Horse's own death(1877), one has only to read Dee Brown's "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" and view a photo of Hump dated in 1890 at Fort Bennett, South Dakota, additional research indicates that Hump died long after Crazy Horse.It would be greatly appreciated if someone could clarify this for me.

BRAVO !!
I must say what a noble man. I just wish there was more about him. it was a beautiful story. one that should be read in every highschool along with sitting bulls bio, black elks six grandfather etc.

A Great Book -- Deserves 6 Stars
Until 6 star reviews are possible, the 5 star reviews are right-on.When I first read "Crazy Horse" six years ago, I ranked it as one of my two favorite books ("Grapes of Wrath" being the other).One hundred books later and it still retains that ranking in my list, along with Grapes and, now, Katz's "Battleground" (a bullet-proof presentation of Jewish claims to Eretz Israel) and Fischer's "Paul Revere's Ride" (which brings that event to life brilliantly).Sandoz writes and retells magnificently.This is a great book.

great book
I had never read Mari Sandoz so I can't compare this to her other books.The writing style is unique and pleasant.It is a very interesting, and unfortunately sad story about Indian life on the great plains.The book seems very well researched and therefore more interesting to read since it is about history.The Indians suffered strategically from a lack of organization, but their whole life style was about independence and in fact a much more pure form of democracy in selecting and de-selecting their leaders.In reading the story with regard to the lies and deceipt of the white men it reminded me that world politics and war is no different today than then.Crazy Horse had attributes that leaders should aspire to, he wanted to help his people and he was not vain about himself as leader.In the end he was tricked into surrender by his own people.

I thought it was one of the best books of Indian life and history that I have read.

An Authenticated Portrait
Little is known about Crazy Horse in comparison to other legendary chiefs, warriors and heroes due to the quiet-spoken and solitude-seeking nature he possessed.Indeed, Crazy Horse was considered "strange" due to standing true to his ideals and who he really was, instead of the conventional ways of others no matter how traditional.Born of lighter hair and skin, young Curly stood out as different from the beginning of his days.Most humble and purely strong and good-hearted, Crazy Horse grew to be the truest and most brilliant leader of the Lakotas.Self-sacrificing even to the bitter end, Crazy Horse earned his place of honor as a hero to be respected.

Combining interview information of Eleanor Hinman with survivors who knew Crazy Horse, with Mari Sandoz's meticulous research, gives "Crazy Horse: The Strange Man of The Oglalas" clout in accuracy of detail and fact in the day and time of Crazy Horse.I very highly recommend this book.
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A secondary source reader that presents American history not as a series of abstract events, but rather emphasizes human agency.It concentrates on and analyzes the lived experiences of those who as individuals and members of a community - be it regional or national, political, racial, ethnic or gender - struggled and triumphed in their own time. ... Read more

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Great historography!
This book is filled with great article that spark great discussions in any Us History class but works particularly well with AP US. Great detail! Offers alternate viewpoints that most textbooks.

Fascinating History Book
Describes history from Christopher Columbus all the way to the 14th Amendment in a fascinating account. An interesting read for anyone interested in the history of America to the year 1877.

It makes me tired just thinking about it!
This was an assigned book for my college History course, and I can say that I pity all those poor students who have to read this book too.While the content is actually pretty decent, each section is far too long.I hadto drink two cups of coffee for every essay, and even then if I didn't havenotes I wouldn't have remembered a word.All I can say is highlight what'simportant, and learn to speed-read! ... Read more

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Special collector edition with a handsome padded leather cover with gilt text. Includes two 16-page photo spreads. ... Read more

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"The Magazine of History" Includes articles on Lady Bird Johnson, nineteenth-century toys; early submarines; Mary Baker Eddy; granite quarries in Barre, Vermont; Melvil Dewey; 1932 FDR assassination attempt; and Greenfield Village. ... Read more

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The Los Angeles Times hails this biography as the finest ever written. With an outstanding blend of brilliant scholarship and entertaining style, Professor Stephen B. Oates brings us closer than ever before to knowing the real Abraham Lincoln. Here is Lincoln as he really wasa gentle, determined man obsessed with death yet filled with life, troubled with bouts of melancholy yet blessed with a witty nature, and gifted with a talent for literary expression. With Malice Toward None reads like an enthralling novel while piecing together the richest, fullest portrait of Lincoln in existence. ... Read more

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This is the second of two volumes which take a biographical approach to portray American history as the story of real people who actually lived, struggled, enjoyed triumphs and suffered failures. The articles in each chapter provide different perspectives on a period or historical question, and each selection has been chosen for its literary merit, its importance to historical scholarship, and its potential for exciting students' interest. An ancillary package is available upon adoption. ... Read more

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Fantastic supplement
A secondary source reader is a hugely valuable resource for teaching American History.Portrait of America is a fantastic supplement to any US History Survey.Each essay, written by a prominent historian, provides a sophisticated analysis of certain events and personalities in American History, in more depth and detail than any survey text provides.The variety of viewpoints taken by the authors also provide an excellent springboard to discussions of historiography.I use it as a supplemental reader, along with a survey text and a primary source reader, for teaching an Advanced Placement US History course.I have also used individual selections for teaching non-AP level US History courses to high school students.

An Interesting Insight into History
We use this in my US History AP course and it's an interesting supplement. We read one piece each week. Some are amazing, others are rather pointless, but the book does a nice job of introducing each piece, and I also like the glossary they have with terms used. Overall it's pretty good. ... Read more

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Stephen B. Oates tells the story of the coming of the American Civil War through the voices, and from the viewpoints, of 13 principal players in the drama, including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Nat Turner, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Frederick Douglass. This unique approach shows the crucial role that perception of events played in the sectional hostilities that bore the United States irreversibly into civil war. In writing the monologues, Oates draws on the actual words of Ills speakers and simulates how they would describe the crucial events in which they were the principal actors or witnesses. All the events and themes in the monologues adhere to historical record. The result is an exciting history that brings the personalities and events of the coming of the American Civil War vividly to life. ... Read more

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The Comming Fury
The books condition was as advertised, and I was very pleased.Exactly what I would expect from Amazon.com.Every book I have purchased from Amazon.com has been "as advertised". Thank you Amazon.com. ... Read more

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Student Achievement Series: The Enduring Vision, is an innovative survey text and part of a program developed in partnership with teachers and students to meet the learning, study, and assessment goals necessary for student success. Through extensive research and focus groups conducted with a diverse cross-section of students, Houghton Mifflin presents a ground breaking solution for skills mastery, understanding, and retention. Feedback from students has been instrumental in all aspects of development, from design and pedagogy to testing and assessment to title and packaging. These elements culminate in a textbook program that reflects the way students learn and study best.As with all texts in this series, Student Achievement Series: The Enduring Vision incorporates concise, to-the-point coverage; eliminates extraneous material; integrates pedagogy that reinforces key concepts; features a strong, supporting web component for review, testing, and assessment purposes; and provides students with real value for their educational dollar. Like the corresponding full-length version, Student Achievement Series: The Enduring Vision features an engaging narrative that integrates political, social, and cultural history within a chronological framework. The Enduring Vision was the first U.S. history survey to incorporate sustained attention to cultural history, and is also known for its innovative coverage of the West, public health, and the environment. ... Read more

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The Enduring Vision
IT WAS INTERESTING BUT VERY LENGTHY IN DETAIL. I THOUGHT IT WAS UNNECESSARY TO HAVE ALL OF THE EXTRA STUFF. OVERALL I THOUGHT IT WAS OK. ... Read more