In the Spirit of Crazy Horse facts for kids
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse is a non-fiction book written by Peter Matthiessen. It tells the story of Leonard Peltier and the FBI's actions concerning the American Indian Movement. The book was first published in 1983. It explores a major event that happened in 1975 where two FBI agents died. The author and many others believe that the trial that followed was unfair. They say it involved false information and problems with how the government handled things.
About the Book's Story
The book describes a challenging time on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. This reservation belongs to the Lakota Nation. The book covers events like the 1973 'Wounded Knee Incident'. It also talks about a difficult period that followed, sometimes called the "Reign of Terror."
The 1975 Pine Ridge Event
A key part of the book is the 1975 'Pine Ridge Shoot-out'. This event is also known as the 'Oglala Firefight'. The book explains what happened during this event. It also discusses the legal processes that came after it.
Legal Challenges for the Book
After the book was published, it faced many legal challenges. Because of these challenges, the book could not be sold for nearly ten years. These legal issues were eventually sorted out. This allowed the book to be distributed again.
