Son of the morning star

This book by Evan S. Connell offers a meticulously researched and balanced view of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

It delves into the lives and perspectives of key figures such as General George Armstrong Custer, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and other participants.

Connell's narrative shifts between the viewpoints of the cavalry soldiers, the Sioux and Cheyenne warriors, and civilians, providing a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the battle.

The book corrects simplistic and historically inaccurate views of the event, presenting a more complex human drama and examining broader themes such as the American frontier experience and the conflict between expansionist policies and indigenous self-determination.