Ree Horse Race: An Incident In The Life Of Sitting Bull

By Stanley Vestal

Book Overview

Ree Horse Race: An Incident In The Life Of Sitting Bull is a historical novel written by Stanley Vestal. The book is based on a true incident that occurred in the life of the famous Sioux leader, Sitting Bull. The story revolves around a horse race between Sitting Bull and a young Ree Indian named Yellow Bird. The race takes place in the summer of 1872, on the plains of the Dakotas.The book provides a vivid description of the life and culture of the Sioux people, their customs, and traditions. It also sheds light on the complex relationships between the different tribes of Native Americans and the white settlers who were encroaching on their land.The main characters in the book are Sitting Bull, Yellow Bird, and a white trader named Jim Bridger. The story is told from the perspective of Bridger, who is a witness to the horse race and the events that follow.The horse race is not just a competition between two men, but a symbol of the struggle between the Sioux people and the white settlers. The outcome of the race has far-reaching consequences for both Sitting Bull and Yellow Bird, and sets the stage for the larger conflicts that would follow.Overall, Ree Horse Race: An Incident In The Life Of Sitting Bull is a fascinating and insightful look into the life of one of the most iconic Native American leaders. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West.This Article Is Contained In Volume Seventeen, Number One, October 1931 Issue Of The Southwest Review. Contents Also Include: Streaks Of Rust, Charles M. Spence; Lanier In Lastekas, John S. Mayfield; The Music-Box, Henry Exall, Satanta, Orator Of The Plains, C. C. Rister; And More.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163195952
• ISBN13: 9781163195956
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"