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Wooden Leg
a Warrior Who Fought Custer
Thomas B. Marquis · 1931 · 405 pages
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In this classic oral history account, Thomas B. Marquis records the biography of Wooden Leg, a Cheyenne warrior who lived through his people's great events and transformations. Wooden Leg describes his childhood on the plains, participation in legendary battles like Little Bighorn, and his subsequent life on the reservation.
The narrative offers a rare and valuable Indigenous perspective on the history of the American West, capturing the voice of a man who witnessed both the freedom and the confinement of his people.
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| Author | Thomas B. Marquis |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1931 |
| Pages | 405 |
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