The Fighting Cheyennes

By: George Bird Grinnell

Narrated by: Bob Souer

The Cheyenne were one of the most important Native American tribes of the Great Plains. Through the course of the 19th century they became involved in some of the bloodiest conflicts to occur in the heart of the American continent. They were swift in the adoption of horse culture and quickly became skilled and powerful mounted warriors. Men would gain rank within their society by performing and accumulating various acts of bravery in battle, known as coups.

George Bird Grinnell charts the development of the Cheyenne people through the course of the 19th century and how they were forced to become increasingly militaristic, both with other tribes and the ever-encroaching United States government, in order to protect themselves and their culture.

Although Grinnell states that "this book deals with the wars of the Cheyennes", he spends a great deal of time explaining their culture more deeply to provide a more complete picture of this fascinating tribe.

Rather than simply relying on the words of various United States troops who had fought the Cheyennes at various encounters such as Washita River and Little Bighorn, Grinnell interviews many aging Native Americans to allow them to tell their own stories in their own ways.

Public Domain (P)2019 Tantor

Great stories

Narrator was a little dry. Sounded like he was reading an old news reel rather than an exciting tragic action story

Excellent history of the Cheyenne people

This is a well researched, non-fiction history of the Cheyenne people. If you’re looking for a book with a story line, this is not for you, but if you are looking for a well written, historical book, you will enjoy this from the beginning to the end.

Great book

Loved it. Excellent story from start to finish. Gives you the Indians Outlook and insight on there struggles.

the most believable accounts yet

if you enjoy native american history this is a must. extremely vivid accounts of stunning bravely

American Indian

Very disappointing. I’ve listen 8 other books on the American Indian. All very good. Not so this one. Rambles on giving names but no details beyond fights