Inkpaduta

Inkpaduta, a prominent leader of the Santee Sioux, played a crucial role in key battles on the northern Great Plains, notably Custer's defeat at the Little Bighorn. His legacy is marked by the infamous Spirit Lake Massacre in 1857, where he led an attack on white settlers, cementing his reputation as one of the most brutal Sioux leaders. The book explores his life, the conflicts of the era, and the complexities of his leadership amidst the turbulent history of Native American resistance.