Bugles in the Afternoon
by Ernest Haycox
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"Rumors of a campaign against Sitting Bull cut through the ranks like a cold wind. Who would lead the charge? Custer and his Seventh Cavalry seemed to be the natural choice; for them it was a history-making proposition. For the Sioux, it was the last installment in an old story. Forced from their traditional lands, the Sioux had nowhere to go and only two choices: to fight back or become captives on the reservations. They chose to fight back." "In Bugles in the Afternoon, Western writer show more Ernest Haycox relates a tale of Custer's famed Seventh Cavalry and its fate at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in a balanced mix of action, exposition, and history. Originally published in 1943, this classic work is now back in print in a new paperback edition. Historian Richard W. Etulain examines the novel's history and Haycox's impact on a timeless genre in an original foreword. Ernest Haycox Jr. provides insight into his father's writing regimen and commitment to authenticity in his introduction."--BOOK JACKET. show lessTags
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OK western novel about Custer fight, etc. Have not seen the movie.
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Ernest Haycox was born in Portland, Oregon on October 1, 1899. He graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 20 novels, most of which were first serialized in Collier's Magazine or The Saturday Evening Post, and more than 300 short stories. His works include Trouble Shooter, The show more Earthbreakers, and The Adventurers. Several of his novels were adapted into movies including Stagecoach, Union Pacific, and Canyon Passage. He died from cancer on October 13, 1950 at the age of 51. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title*
- Cornetas al atardecer
- Original title
- Bugles in the afternoon
- Original publication date
- 1944
- Important events
- Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876-06-25 | 1876-06-26)
- Related movies*
- Bugles in the Afternoon (1952 | IMDb)
- Original language
- English
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