
Books of The Times: Recalling Custer in Nathaniel Philbrick’s ‘Last Stand’
June 3rd, 2010 admin
A prodigiously researched, cinematic history of George Armstrong Custer and the dramatic and symbol-laden battle of Little Bighorn.
Originally posted on NYTimes 
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