The story of Jack Crabbe, raised by both a white man and a Cheyenne chief. As a Cheyenne, Jack ate dog, had four wives and saw his people butchered by General Custer's soldiers. As a white man, he participated in the slaughter of the buffalo and tangled with Wyatt Earp.
Little Big Man Series
This saga chronicles the life of Jack Crabb, an individual who witnesses and participates in pivotal events of the American West. Raised partly among the Cheyenne and surviving the Battle of Little Bighorn, the narrative offers a unique perspective on cultural clashes and the harsh realities of the frontier. It's a story of resilience, identity, and an unconventional life lived on the edge of civilization. The protagonist navigates his existence with a blend of cynicism and tenacity.
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Return of Little Big Man
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Jack Crabb was ill when he dictated his memoirs, Little Big Man. His supposed death cut short his tale as he finished recounting how he was the last white survivor of Custer's Last Stand. This newly discovered manuscript reveals that he faked his own death to escape his publishing contract. schovat popis