- Taschenbuch: 375 Seiten
- Verlag: Fulcrum Inc (2. April 2008)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1555916538
- ISBN-13: 978-1555916534
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 20,3 x 16,9 x 2,4 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 323.439 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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A fictional account of the Battle of the Hundred in the Hand told through the eyes of Cloud, a warrior who fights alongside Crazy Horse.
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Nachdem mich der Schreibstil von Joseph M. Marshall schon in seinen "Sachbüchern" begeistert hat, habe ich mich mal an einen seiner Romane herangewagt. Ich wurde nicht enttäuscht! Habe das Buch (immerhin 366 Seiten) in drei Tagen verschlungen! Hier wurde in Romanform das umgesetzt, was dieser Autor auch in seinen anderen Büchern mit großem Wissen und natürlich der Kenntnis der Lakotamentalität herüberbringt. Thema ist die von den Weißen als "Fetterman Massaker" titulierte Auseinandersetzung zwischen US-Soldaten und Kriegern der vereinigten Lakota und Cheyenne im Jahr1866, welche von den indianischen Stämmen als "Schlacht von den Hundert in einer Hand" bezeichnet wird, nach der Prophezeiung eines Schamanen, welcher den Sieg der Krieger vorhergesehen hatte. Eine spannende Geschichte und ganz nebenbei erfährt man noch viele wissenswerte Dinge über die Kultur und Denkensweise der Lakota. Sehr empfehlenswert!
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THIS 'CLOUD' HAS A SILVER LINING AND A MEMORY THAT'S PURE GOLD
1. April 2008
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Long before the Little Bighorn and George Armstrong Custer's ignominious end at hands of Chief Crazy Horse there was the Fetterman Massacre of 1866 (known to the Lakota as the Battle of the Hundred in Hand). In this novel of the 19th century American West, author Joseph M. Marshall III, himself a Lakota Sioux, tells the tale of an intrepid band of Lakota's bent on closing the Bozeman Trail to all white men.
While many of the events that pepper the novel are true and some of the characters portrayed are actual historical figures, like Crazy Horse, most of the other participants in this story are creations of the authors' fertile imagination. The story is told from the Indian perspective and offers lessons in the Indian culture, their history, and the geography of the area before the "civilized world" began its steady and inevitable march West.
Marshall has a definite talent for searching out the truth beneath the myths, and deftly leading us to examine each situation and character for ourselves. His passion for his subject matter is evident in his writing. His style is easy and natural, the vocabulary simple. His Lakota characters are an assortment of individuals ranging from loving family men, to aggressive warriors, to ambitious would-be leaders, all desperately trying to agree on a solution to their problem in an attempt to hold on to their values and their land. (The faces may have changed but the moral to this tale is that, in reality, not much else has changed over the past two centuries).
Marshall has taken the Western novel to the next level by eliminating the stereotypical Indian characters that usually make their appearance in these offerings and giving us real people with real problems and real emotions. You like these folks, you can picture their battle in your mind and you discover that your happy with the outcome of "The Battle of the Hundred in the Hand".
While many of the events that pepper the novel are true and some of the characters portrayed are actual historical figures, like Crazy Horse, most of the other participants in this story are creations of the authors' fertile imagination. The story is told from the Indian perspective and offers lessons in the Indian culture, their history, and the geography of the area before the "civilized world" began its steady and inevitable march West.
Marshall has a definite talent for searching out the truth beneath the myths, and deftly leading us to examine each situation and character for ourselves. His passion for his subject matter is evident in his writing. His style is easy and natural, the vocabulary simple. His Lakota characters are an assortment of individuals ranging from loving family men, to aggressive warriors, to ambitious would-be leaders, all desperately trying to agree on a solution to their problem in an attempt to hold on to their values and their land. (The faces may have changed but the moral to this tale is that, in reality, not much else has changed over the past two centuries).
Marshall has taken the Western novel to the next level by eliminating the stereotypical Indian characters that usually make their appearance in these offerings and giving us real people with real problems and real emotions. You like these folks, you can picture their battle in your mind and you discover that your happy with the outcome of "The Battle of the Hundred in the Hand".
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Fascinating perspective of a story we thought we knew
28. März 2008
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Many years ago I went through my "westerns" phase reading several different westerns about how America was settled. I always wondered about the Native American perspective, and I was very eager to read this book. As far as I know, this is the first historical fiction novel about the west as told from the Native American perspective.
The story is told through a fictitious Lakota Indian named Cloud. The story is about the Fetterman Massacre, a battle that took place on Dec. 21, 1866, also known as Hundred in the Hand by the Lakota. For the most part, I began to relate to the Lakota's since the story is told from their viewpoint, but occassionally the author throws in a perspective from the white side for balance.
It was refreshing to see the Lakota as everyday people like you and me, rather than then savages portrayed by western film and literature I am familiar with. It was also very interesting to me that the cover art work displays the white man as blue silhouettes but the Lakota are in full color. The author definately knew what he was doing, had a goal in mind when writing this book, and ultimately accomplished his goal.
One thing I really liked about this book is the included glossary, calendar, and maps. So often historical fiction novels leave these important features out.
The publisher says this is a first in a series of novels, and I expect them to do very well, and I look forward to reading more by this author.
The story is told through a fictitious Lakota Indian named Cloud. The story is about the Fetterman Massacre, a battle that took place on Dec. 21, 1866, also known as Hundred in the Hand by the Lakota. For the most part, I began to relate to the Lakota's since the story is told from their viewpoint, but occassionally the author throws in a perspective from the white side for balance.
It was refreshing to see the Lakota as everyday people like you and me, rather than then savages portrayed by western film and literature I am familiar with. It was also very interesting to me that the cover art work displays the white man as blue silhouettes but the Lakota are in full color. The author definately knew what he was doing, had a goal in mind when writing this book, and ultimately accomplished his goal.
One thing I really liked about this book is the included glossary, calendar, and maps. So often historical fiction novels leave these important features out.
The publisher says this is a first in a series of novels, and I expect them to do very well, and I look forward to reading more by this author.
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A heartwarming story in the American West
9. Oktober 2007
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"With swift but unhurried motions" the Lakota turned the pages of history as they triumphed in the battle of the Hundred in the Hand, also known as the Fetterman Massacre of 1866. Told in the oral tradition through the eyes of Cloud, a brave young Lakota warrior who fought alongside the famed Crazy Horse, this dramatic western tale brings the reader into the midst of the Old West and Native American life.
The Lakota have long lived as brothers and sisters with nature and Mother Earth. Now, their lifestyles and homes are being threatened by the insurgence of Long Knives who are intruding upon their homeland, killing huge numbers of game and changing the landscape with the construction of forts and towns. As the Lakota elders come to the realization that these intruders are here to stay, warriors from several tribes band together to reclaim their territory and protect the land that they love.
Fighting not only for his people and culture but also for his young red-haired bride, Cloud finds himself caught in battles that are both physical and emotional. Unable to know whether he will safely return to see the birth of his first child, he struggles to focus on the battle at hand while his thoughts wander continually back to his wife and lodge in the village.
A heartwarming story of loyalty and faith, combined with adventure and a touch of romance, Hundred in the Hand brings a new and fresh perspective to the history of the American west.
Author Joseph M. Marshall III was born and raised on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, with Lakota being his first language. Growing up in a traditional Native American household, he learned the art of sharing history through oral storytelling. Joseph has creatively combined that art with his own talents and continues to express the oral tradition in his written works.
Armchair Interviews says: Wonderfully told story from our nation's history.
The Lakota have long lived as brothers and sisters with nature and Mother Earth. Now, their lifestyles and homes are being threatened by the insurgence of Long Knives who are intruding upon their homeland, killing huge numbers of game and changing the landscape with the construction of forts and towns. As the Lakota elders come to the realization that these intruders are here to stay, warriors from several tribes band together to reclaim their territory and protect the land that they love.
Fighting not only for his people and culture but also for his young red-haired bride, Cloud finds himself caught in battles that are both physical and emotional. Unable to know whether he will safely return to see the birth of his first child, he struggles to focus on the battle at hand while his thoughts wander continually back to his wife and lodge in the village.
A heartwarming story of loyalty and faith, combined with adventure and a touch of romance, Hundred in the Hand brings a new and fresh perspective to the history of the American west.
Author Joseph M. Marshall III was born and raised on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, with Lakota being his first language. Growing up in a traditional Native American household, he learned the art of sharing history through oral storytelling. Joseph has creatively combined that art with his own talents and continues to express the oral tradition in his written works.
Armchair Interviews says: Wonderfully told story from our nation's history.
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