Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn: An Encyclopedia of the People, Places, Events, Indian Culture and Customs, Information Sources, Art and Films Book

Every aspect of the career of General George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn is covered here. The people around Custer and his native American counterparts are detailed, as are related military campaigns, battles, historical events, equipment and terminology. There are also entries on Plains Indian culture and customs, artists and artwork, movies and other subjects associated with the battle. Following the entries is a listing of suggested sources for further research.

Library Journal

Hatch, an advertising producer for whom Custer is a great hobby, has produced a useful guide to assist readers in putting the vast amount of relevant information about the Battle of the Little Bighorn into manageable perspective. Among the topics Hatch covers in the alphabetical list are people; places; social, political, cultural, and historical events of the times; Plains Indian customs and culture; and military topics. Hatch has carefully written the entries, taking into account recent research on the battle, and includes cross references to other entries and suggestions for further study where appropriate. Also included are maps showing troop movements, views of the battlefield, and portraits of military and Native figures. Topics not significant enough to warrant their own entry may be located through the extensive index. While there are many works about Custer and Bighorn, this is the first reference work devoted entirely to him, the battle, and the literature. It belongs in all libraries with special collections on Custer. Other libraries with strong user demand on this topic will also want this book.-Stephen H. Peters, Northern Michigan Univ. Lib., Marquette