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

This is a paperbound reprint of a 1997 book covering the career of General George Armstrong Custer (1839-76) and others of both sides in his last battle. Entries also include such topics as related military campaigns, battles, historical events, equipment, terminology, the Plains Indians, relevant artists and their work, popular movies, and organizations. Many of the entries include bibliographies, some quite extensive. A chronology of the Civil War and Custer's military career is appended. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Thom Hatch, a freelance writer, lives in Ellicott, Colorado. He has served as a consultant and commentator for the History Channel and in 2005 received the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.