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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