"Wooden Leg: A Warrior Who Fought Custer" unfolds the remarkable odyssey of its titular Northern Cheyenne warrior, offering a compelling narrative that bridges the chasm between history and legend. Authored by Thomas B. Marquis, a physician and ethnographer who lived among the Cheyenne, this work is more than a biography; it is a vivid tapestry of the American Plains before and after the cataclysmic Battle of the Little Bighorn. Marquis's narrative is gracefully woven with the threads of Wooden Leg's personal account, providing a rare and authentic perspective on the events that shaped the closing chapters of the American frontier. Through the eyes of Wooden Leg, readers are invited on an extraordinary journey that spans the tumultuous decades of the late 19th century. From the sweeping plains where destiny was written in blood, to the poignant reflections of a warrior reflecting on a world irrevocably changed, Marquis captures the heart and soul of a people's struggle to maintain their identity amidst the onslaught of history. "Wooden Leg" is not merely a recounting of battles fought and lost; it is a profound testament to resilience, a reminder of the indomitable spirit of those who lived, loved, and fought with courage and honor.