Gall: Lakota War Chief
by Robert W. Larson
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Called the "Fighting Cock of the Sioux" by U.S. soldiers, Hunkpapa warrior Gall was a great Lakota chief who, along with Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, resisted efforts by the U.S. government to annex the Black Hills. It was Gall, enraged by the slaughter of his family, who led the charge across Medicine Tail Ford to attack Custer's main forces on the other side of the Little Bighorn. Robert W. Larson now sorts through contrasting views of Gall, to determine the real character of this show more legendary Sioux. This first-ever scholarly biography also focuses on the actions Gall took during his final years on the reservation, unraveling his last fourteen years to better understand his previous forty. Gall, Sitting Bull's most able lieutenant, accompanied him into exile in Canada. Once back on the reservation, though, he broke with his chief over Ghost Dance traditionalism and instead supported Indian agent James McLaughlin's more realistic agenda. Tracing Gall's evolution from a fearless warrior to a representative of his people, Larson shows that Gall contended with shifting political and military conditions while remaining loyal to the interests of his tribe. Filling many gaps in our understanding of this warrior and his relationship with Sitting Bull, this engaging biography also offers new interpretations of the Little Bighorn that lay to rest the contention that Gall was "Custer's Conqueror." Gall: Lakota War Chief broadens our understanding of both the man and his people. show lessTags
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The life of the Lakota war chief Gall. Focuses on the relationship between Gall and Sitting Bull.
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Robert W. Larson is retired as Professor of History at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. He is the author of numerous articles and books, including Red Cloud: Warrior-Statesman of the Lakota Sioux.
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- Canonical title
- Gall: Lakota War Chief
- Original publication date
- 2007
- People/Characters
- Sitting Bull; Gall
- Important places
- Powder River; Yellowstone River, Montana, USA; Little Missouri River
- Important events
- Battle of The Rosebud (1876); Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876-06-25 | 1876-06-26)
- Dedication
- For my wife Peggy who has been such a source of help and encouragement
- First words
- On January 10, 1881, a large party of soldiers escorting a destitute group of Lakota captives reached Fort Buford in the remote northwestern corner of Dakota Territory.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)In his latter role, he proudly bowed to the inevitable fate of his people by adjusting to reservation life and attempting to be a conscientious culture broker in a time of great stress and discouragement.
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