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“I have killed, robbed, and injured too many white men to believe in a good peace. They are medicine, and I would eventually die a lingering death. I had rather die on the field of battle.”

Quote by Sitting Bull

Book:Sitting Bull: The Collected Speeches

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Sitting Bull: The Collected Speeches

This book presents a comprehensive collection of speeches delivered by Sitting Bull, a prominent figure in Native American history. The speeches cover a range of topics, including cultural identity, resistance to colonization, and the struggle for Native American rights. more

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Sitting Bull, whose real name was Tatanka Iyotake, was a renowned American Indian tribal chief. Born in 1831, he was a member of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe. Known for his pivotal role in the resistance against American colonizers, especially in the Battle of Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull was a symbol of the Lakota people's struggle for independence and dignity. His leadership and military strategies earned him great respect among the Lakota people. more

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