Son of the Morning Star

New York, NY: Harper Perennial, 1987. Perennial Library ed. Trade paperback. Good. Son of the Morning Star (SOFTCOVER CONDITION GOOD-SMALL STAIN ON FIRST PAGE INSIDE COVER-PERENNIAL LIBRARY COPYRIGHT 1984)-441 PAGES by Evan S. Connell--Stunning photographs of the famed battle at Little Bighorn highlight this impressive volume... Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 441 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Son of the Morning Star (SOFTCOVER CONDITION GOOD-SMALL STAIN ON FIRST PAGE INSIDE COVER-PERENNIAL LIBRARY COPYRIGHT 1984)-441 PAGES by Evan S. Connell--Stunning photographs of the famed battle at Little Bighorn highlight this impressive volume containing a vivid non-fiction narrative of General Custer's last battle. BOOK REVIEW; -Connell has given us an exellent biography of Custer, but we also get to know such men as Major Reno and Captain Benteen. Indians such as Sitting Bull, Gall and Crazy Horse are also prominently featured in this treasure of a book. This is so much more than a book about Custer and his last stand at Little Big Horn river in 1876. It's a book about the whole drama, that is the conquering of the west. Also, the photo section is exellent and the bibliography is unparalelled. Two very good maps helps the reader follow the movements in the 1876 indian campaign. If You're gonna buy just one book about the American west, please choose "Son Of The Morning Star". It's history, for sure, but it's not boring. It's also a source book in the best sence of the word, not to mention a literary masterpiece. Connell is a novelist, and it shows in his quick and precise eye for charaters in the play and their often peculiar behavior and actions. The heroes and/or villains is only so human in this highly entertaining book that leaves the reader wanting more.