Preview

Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.

The Journey of Crazy Horse

By: Joseph M. Marshall III
Narrated by: Joseph M. Marshall III
Try for $0.00

$7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $21.04

Buy for $21.04

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Most of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who, with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership, fought for his people's land, livelihood, and honor. In this fascinating biography, Joseph Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, creates a vibrant portrait of the man, his times, and his legacy.

Drawing on firsthand research and his culture's rich oral tradition (rarely shared outside the Native American community), Marshall reveals many aspects of Crazy Horse's life, including details of the powerful vision that convinced him of his duty to help preserve the Lakota homeland, a vision that changed the course of Crazy Horse's life and spurred him confidently into battle time and time again.

The Journey of Crazy Horse is the true story of how one man's fight for his people's survival roused his true genius as a strategist, commander, and trusted leader. And it is an unforgettable portrayal of a revered human being and a profound celebration of a culture, a community, and an enduring way of life.

©2004 Joseph M. Marshall III (P)2004 HighBridge Company
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

Critic reviews

"A vivid, haunting biography that acknowledges the author's boyhood hero worship but avoids hagiography....This book adds spirit and life to our understanding of this enigmatic and important man." (Publishers Weekly)
"Marshall does a good job of bringing Crazy Horse to life by examining all his milestones....A highly readable, as-accurate-as-the-record-allows study of the nineteenth-century's best-known Lakota chief." (Booklist)

Featured Article: The Best Biography Audiobooks to Educate, Fascinate, and Inspire


The best biographies are ranked not only by the scale and skill of their writing, but also by the strength of their subjects. In the audiobook world, these selections are also judged for the quality of their narrative performances, making those that rise to the top all the more excellent. From lighthearted entertainment to inspirational origin stories, these titles represent the best biography audiobooks now ready for your listening pleasure.

What listeners say about The Journey of Crazy Horse

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2,010
  • 4 Stars
    413
  • 3 Stars
    123
  • 2 Stars
    43
  • 1 Stars
    42
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1,738
  • 4 Stars
    277
  • 3 Stars
    62
  • 2 Stars
    27
  • 1 Stars
    20
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1,751
  • 4 Stars
    261
  • 3 Stars
    64
  • 2 Stars
    25
  • 1 Stars
    19

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book immensely.

This book was well written and wonderfully narrated I learned more about the Dakota history in 10 hours then from any other book Or history teacher.
I look forward to reading more Books written by Joseph M Marshall

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great story!

The performance of the narrator was excellent. The content felt like truth. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great wisdom passed on

Wonderful storytelling and account of Crazy Horse. Loved learning a little of the language of seasons. Great wisdom

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A Must Listen!

History is written by the victor. Only much later might we hear the other side. This is a partial glimpse at the other side’s telling. I was deeply moved by the way the author told and read this story. I highly recommend it!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

So much wisdom

The story is compelling. The author/narrator is genuine, with the perfect voice. I love this book.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A great homage...

Poignantly poetic. Tragic. Magnificently depictive. A striking composite of an enduring true to life legend.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Informative Read

This book tells how things actually happened back then. It puts you right there in time and place.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Soothing voice

This may be the best book I’ve listened to or read or Crazy Horse. A story that truly brought him to life and me, into his world

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

A Noble Man


After reading the reviews for this book, written over the years, I realize I probably would have to qualify my interest in the history of Native Americans as passionate, but less than strictly historical (in the sense of documentation and facts only). I read quite a few books on Native American history and I've found as much *honesty* in what the summary here refers to as Marshall's "culture's rich oral tradition" as I have in most of the heavily documented pieces of American Native histories that I've read. No doubt, scholars on the subject may find inaccuracies in this kind of a book, but they can't deny the heart or spirit that is missing in bare bones facts (and here could be a whole discussion on *facts*). Marshall captures that spirit beautifully with a reverence and sincerity that has to be included with these people's history, and this man's heroism.

I read Crazy Horse: The Strange Man of the Oglalas (by Mari Sandoz) probably 20 yrs. ago and plan on reading it again for a more timely comparison, but The Journey of Crazy Horse: A Lakota History felt more connected to the Oglala Sioux man than primarily the warrior. It felt like a peaceful reflection of a man and a philosophy, and Marshall's narration definitely added to that feeling.

There were serious issues with the recording I downloaded (which was too bad because I really enjoyed this). Several passages were repeated towards the last third of the book, almost verbatim. The repetition was distracting and even worse, gave the flow a jerky, out of context feel. I listened again, and the same thing happened; one minute CH was turning over his weapons and horse, and the next he was pulling a knife on Little Big Man and riding off on that horse. I think my recording may have also been missing parts, as there was next to nothing on the Battle at Little BigHorn. Hopefully it was just my copy.


Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

14 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Fascinating Book

I thought this was a great book. The only down side is the flute music that would drown out some of the storyline. I was intrigued by this story, such a great warrior.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful