Hundred in the Hand
by Joseph M Marshall III
Published by Fulcrum Publishing
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Reviewed by Julina K. Mills
“With swift but unhurried motions” the Lakota turned the pages of history as they triumphed in the battle of the Hundred in the Hand, also known as the Fetterman Massacre of 1866. Told in the oral tradition through the eyes of Cloud, a brave young Lakota warrior who fought alongside the famed Crazy Horse, this dramatic western tale brings the reader into the midst of the Old West and Native American life.
The Lakota have long lived as brothers and sisters with nature and Mother Earth. Now, their lifestyles and homes are being threatened by the insurgence of Long Knives who are intruding upon their homeland, killing huge numbers of game and changing the landscape with the construction of forts and towns. As the Lakota elders come to the realization that these intruders are here to stay, warriors from several tribes band together to reclaim their territory and protect the land that they love.
Fighting not only for his people and culture but also for his young red-haired bride, Cloud finds himself caught in battles that are both physical and emotional. Unable to know whether he will safely return to see the birth of his first child, he struggles to focus on the battle at hand while his thoughts wander continually back to his wife and lodge in the village.
A heartwarming story of loyalty and faith, combined with adventure and a touch of romance, Hundred in the Hand brings a new and fresh perspective to the history of the American west.
Author Joseph M. Marshall III was born and raised on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, with Lakota being his first language. Growing up in a traditional Native American household, he learned the art of sharing history through oral storytelling. Joseph has creatively combined that art with his own talents and continues to express the oral tradition in his written works.
Armchair Interviews says: Wonderfully told story from our nation’s history.
Author’s Web site: http://ThunderDreamers.com