The Master Of The Strong Hearts: A Story Of Custer's Last Rally (1898)

By Elbridge S. Brooks

Book Overview

The Master of the Strong Hearts: A Story of Custer's Last Rally is a historical fiction novel written by Elbridge Streeter Brooks and originally published in 1898. The book tells the story of the Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, from the perspective of a fictional character named Red Arrow, a Sioux warrior who fought against Custer's troops. The novel begins with Red Arrow as a young boy, growing up in a Sioux tribe and learning the ways of his people. As he grows older, he becomes a skilled warrior and hunter, and eventually joins the Sioux army to fight against the encroaching white settlers. The story then shifts to the events leading up to the Battle of Little Bighorn, with Red Arrow serving as a scout for the Sioux forces. He witnesses the arrival of Custer and his troops, and watches as the battle unfolds. The novel vividly describes the chaos and violence of the battle, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of both sides. Throughout the book, Brooks portrays the conflict between the Sioux and the white settlers as a tragic clash of cultures, with both sides struggling to understand and coexist with each other. The character of Red Arrow serves as a bridge between these two worlds, torn between his loyalty to his people and his admiration for the bravery and skill of Custer's troops. Overall, The Master of the Strong Hearts is a gripping and historically accurate account of one of the most famous battles in American history, told through the eyes of a compelling and sympathetic character.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116554492X
• ISBN13: 9781165544929
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"