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Title: I Fought With Custer: The Story of Sergeant Windolph, Last Survivor of the Battle of the Little Big Horn by Charles Windolph ISBN: 0-8032-9720-3 Publisher: University of Nebraska Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1987 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A valuable account of the Custer tragedy
Comment: It is difficult to really rate a work like this. This is the story of Charles Windolph, the last survivor of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, in his own, simple words. Windolph told his story to a father and son historian team in the 1930s and 40s. Windolph's distinction as last survivor is a bit misleading--he was the last man who was present at the battle to die, but his title as last survivor does not mean he was with Custer's column of troops. He wasn't. In fact, he was under Benteen, and was one of many who survived the battle because they weren't as heavily engaged in it as Custer.
Windolph presents an interesting perspective on the battle, and seems relatively objective. He does tend to romanticize a little, but for the most part he refrains from throwing blame on Custer, Reno, Benteen, or anyone else (though he does state up front that he is partial to Benteen). His story is not all that unique when compared to other primary accounts of the battle, but it is nevertheless valuable as the testimony of a survivor of that horrible tragedy.
Included with Windolph's narrative are a number of primary documents, cobbled together in chapters and laced throughout with author's commentary. This is all right, but it would have been better to present these documents in their entirety, with only enough commentary (perhaps in the form of footnotes) to give the reader an idea of the background surrounding the documents. Still, the Hunts have done a relatively good job of remaining objective as well, something that is rare in a Custer historian. This is perhaps not the best account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, but it is nevertheless an important one.
Rating: 5
Summary: A memorable account of the Custer fight
Comment: As a Custer buff, this book has been on my shelf for a long time. A great book to read, one that fleshes out a lot of the daily life in the Seventh as well as the battle along Greasy Grass. Right up there with "Son of Morning Star" and Walter Camp's book on the subject. Check 'em out, you won't be disappointed.
Rating: 5
Summary: A wonderful book. that I read in one long draught.
Comment: I am a big fan of thomas bergers book "little Big Man" and loved the film. After reading this book I now know where Mr. Berger probably gleaned his inspiration for his classic novel. Reading this old soldiers memorable account made me thirst only for more. It is a real gem, and every Custer fan should have a copy in the home library.
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Title: Troopers With Custer: Historic Incidents of the Battle of the Little Big Horn by E.A. Brininstool ISBN: 0811717429 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1994 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Lakota Noon: The Indian Narrative of Custer's Defeat by Gregory F. Michno ISBN: 0878423494 Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 June, 1997 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Archaeology, History, and Custer's Last Battle: The Little Big Horn Reexamined by Richard Allan, Jr Fox ISBN: 0806129980 Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $15.16 |
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Title: "Boots and Saddles" Or, Life in Dakota With General Custer by Elizabeth B. Custer ISBN: 0806111925 Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 1961 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Custer in '76: Walter Camp's Notes on the Custer Fight by Kenneth Hammer ISBN: 080612279X Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1990 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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