The Contract Surgeon: A Novel

The Contract Surgeon: A Novel
- Used Book in Good Condition
Winner of the Western Heritage Award, this beautifully crafted historical novel from one of the Westâ€™s most popular writers tells the true story of the friendship between Valentine McGillycuddy, a young doctor plucked from his prestigious medical career and newly married wife to serve in the army during the Great Sioux War, and the fearsome chief Crazy Horse. When Crazy Horse finally agrees to surrender to the United States, mistrust and treachery on both sides generate further conflict, and he is gravely wounded. McGillycuddy declares the chief his patient and struggles through a long night to keep his spirit alive.
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Set in the sprawling Great Plains during the most tragic period in its history, this tale of bravery, justice, and love weaves a tapestry of time and events into the account of a single dayâ€”the last in the life of Crazy Horseâ€”to reveal the secrets surrounding Americaâ€™s past.
Country USA
Brand Bison Books
Manufacturer Bison Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 1 map, 1 chronology
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780803235878
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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