a different alternative history

[delux_vivens]

newspaper_rock discusses a book called The Indians Won, a novel written in 1970 by Martin Cruz Smith (who was apparently part Pueblo?). The basic premise is that after Custer's defeat,

the Lakota and Cheyenne had not broken up into traditional hunting bands that winter. Financed by a group of European investors, who were resentful of rising U.S. influence,

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[zizi_west]

I've been searching for some PoC-oriented spec fic/fantasy novels to read this summer and appreciate the recommendations - thank you!

[badger2305]

The Indians Won by Martin Cruz Smith. Something of a review based on several re-readings over time

[8mph_ansible]

I think this tickles me because I'm at the Red Earth festival all this week.

And even if the book has its flaws, one greatly positive thing I feel--is that it's a nice alternative to 80 or 90 percent of what makes up much of alternative history literature. Though I'm green eyed as to why Plain folk always get the love. >.>

[delux_vivens]

oooh. red earth! grass dancers!

Though I'm green eyed as to why Plain folk always get the love.

Um... *sits on hands for a bit*

[raincitygirl]

Out of print, damnit, and used copies going for steep prices on Amazon. I'll check the library.