Gordon Harper, a lifelong student of the Little Bighorn battle, dedicated half a century to unraveling its complexities. His fascination began serendipitously, leading him to immerse himself in the landscape and the oral histories of indigenous peoples. Through meticulous research and a unique perspective shaped by his personal connection to the site, Harper sought to create an unparalleled resource on the event. His work offers a deep dive into the battle's nuances, providing readers with insights gleaned from extensive firsthand study and engagement with the very ground where history unfolded.
This remarkable book synthesizes a lifetime of in-depth research into one of America's most famous disasters, the defeat of Custer's 7th Cavalry at the hands of the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at Little Horn.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Custer's Last Stand
The book delves into the historical event of Custer's 7th Cavalry's defeat by the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians, offering a comprehensive synthesis of extensive research. Author Gordon Harper draws on his detailed battlefield studies to provide insights into this pivotal moment in American history. The narrative not only recounts the events of the battle but also explores its implications and the broader context of Native American resistance. Harper's dedication to research brings a fresh perspective to this storied disaster.
By the time most of us meet our doctors, they’ve been in practice for a number of years. Often they seem aloof, uncaring, and hurried. Of course, they’re not all like that, and most didn’t start out that way.Here are voices of third-year students just as they begin to take on clinical responsibilities. Their words focus on the odd transition students face when they must deal with real people in real time and in real crises and when they must learn to put aside their emotions to make quick, accurate, and sensitive decisions. Their decisions aren’t always right, and the consequences can be life-altering—for all involved. Moving, disturbing, and candid, their true stories show us a side of the profession that few ever see, or could even imagine. They show, often painfully, how medical students grow up, right at the bedside.