August 22, 2022
Kathryn R. Burke | Make A Comment | author
Now in its 3rd Printing with new DVD, “Contested Ground”
Through the creative pen and narrative of Steve Adelson (author, historian, educator, and presenter), go back in time and come face-to-face with the catastrophic confrontation between Sioux and Cheyenne warriors, led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, as they desperately try to defend the last vestiges of their way of life against the onslaught of western migration and the U.S. Government’s attempt to subdue their culture forever.
Little Bighorn, Voices from a Distant Wind is a compilation of bio-sketches on the primary characters of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The lives of George Armstrong Custer, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Reno and others are profiled, revealing the events that shaped their lives before, during, and after the battle. Emotionally powerful, this book is the first to paint a picture of the epic fight through riveting lyrical revelations.
Includes maps, historical photographs, annotated index, and List of Illustrations. Foreword by David P. Harrington, Former Acting Superintendent, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
Portraits of the key characters. • Book reviews
Little Bighorn, Voices from a Distant Wind
From San Juan Publishing
– $22.95 BUY BOOK with DVD NOW –
Included with the book, special bonus DVD: the explosively provocative documentary, Contested Ground. From award-winning filmmaker Chris Hoffert with music composed by award- winning composer Skyler O’Neal.
Watch video • About video & Reviews
Book Reviews
“Adelson’s book is a wholly unique contribution to the historiography of Custer’s Last Stand. His narrative is a harmony of graceful rhythms and epic sadness. His words linger long after the last page is read.”
— Bob Reece, President
Friends of the Little Bighorn Battlefield
“Little Bighorn, Voices from a Distant Wind is a new and inspiring volume on America’s brutal and heroic history. It combines Steve’s tremendous knowledge of the history of the Little Bighorn Battle and those who fought there, with his masterful storytelling skills.”
— Michael Donahue, Park Ranger
and author of Drawing Battle Lines
“Interpreters who are really good at their job, leave their audience thinking more deeply about what they have just heard. Steve leaves his audience enraptured and wanting more.”
— David P. Harrington, Former Acting Superintendent
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
“Working with Steve to produce Little Bighorn, Voices From a Distant Wind, has been a delightful, often intense, educational journey. Steve is a stickler for absolute accuracy; I learned a great deal about Custer and the circumstances that created what—to this day—is still so controversial. Helping an author to birth a new book, especially a first one, is always exciting. Steve’s knowledge of his subject and unique way of presenting it made this project especially rewarding. He was a joy to work with, and his book is truly outstanding.”
— Kathryn R. Burke, Publisher
San Juan Publishing
“The book takes the story to heart with the background of the history as well as Steve’s personal and powerful poetry which paints wonderful visuals through his lyrical wit. I have never met a man so dedicated to the conservation of the true, and often forgotten, aspects of the world and cultures that these men lived and died in during the dark years of the post-civil war era expansionism. It is a wonderful read and truly a first of its kind.”
— Chris Hoffert, filmmaker
August 22, 2022
Kathryn R. Burke | Make A Comment | author
Steve Adelson is an avid historian of American western expansion and the Indian Wars in the American West. He is about to begin his eight season as a Park Ranger Interpreter at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
Adelson is a writer and speaker focusing on the Indian Wars and Westward expansion. At the Battlefield, he has presented his riveting “Battle Talk” Apocalypse at Little Bighorn; Custer’s Final Battle to thousands of enthusiastic visitors from around the world. He has been a consultant on the epic battle, appearing on the History Channel, Discovery Channel, CBS Sunday Morning, Travel Channel, C-Span, radio shows and other media outlets. He has also been a keynote speaker at numerous venues ranging from historical associations, museums, schools, private entrepreneurial clubs and organizations.
Adelson’s fascination with “Custer’s Last Stand” has captivated him since boyhood. He has been an avid student of this epic battle for the past 25 years. His book comes packaged with a DVD of his powerful presentation, ‘Contested Ground,’ filmed at the battlefield where the events chronicled in the book took place. This widely acclaimed publication package—book (now in its third printing) and DVD—is the number one seller at Custer Battlefield Museum and other outlets.
Over the last 20 years, Steve has joined numerous historical associations including, Friends of the Little Bighorn, Little Bighorn Associates, The Bozeman Trail Association, Frontier Regulars, Fort Laramie Historical Society, Custer Battlefield Historical Association, Sheridan Historical Society, Museum of the Rockies, and the Pioneer Museum of Bozeman, Montana. He has visited many of the significant sites of the Great Sioux War (1876-77) and other Indian War battlefields.
A veteran educator of 30 years of service, he has taught graduate courses through Montana State University and the Heritage Institute. His flagship courses “Apocalypse at Little Bighorn” and “The Bozeman Trail; Days of Thunder” have provided a fascinating living history experience to a multitude of students.
Steve holds a B.A. in Social Studies from Pacific Lutheran University and a Master’s Degree in Education from Montana State University. He has a colorful flair as a story teller and his writing is emotionally descriptive. Little Bighorn, Voices from a Distant Wind is his first book.
Adelson Appearances and Presentations
Caution, this video of Adelson giving his “Battle Talk” was taken at the Battlefield on a very windy day, so there is a lot of background noise.
Review of Adelson’s presentation: Contested Ground. “Steve is not only a gifted historian, passionate educator, and Little Bighorn scholar, but also an accomplished speaker.” [His presentation is both] “enlightening and entertaining.” Brian A. Binn, President Winter Night Club.
Steve Adelson will be at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument summer of 2019. This will be his ninth year there as a seasonal Park Ranger Interpreter, where he gives his famous ‘Battle Talk’ attended by people from around the world.
CSPAN. Battle of Little Bighorn. Author, Steve Adelson talked about the Battle of the Little Bighorn and Custer’s Last Stand. In the battle, the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry fought against the Sioux and…See Video
Previous Engagements
• Presentation: Broken Promises Shattered Hopes
The Road to Wounded Knee: Indian Wars on the Plains, 1854-1890
2018
Nov. 5, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Langley United Methodist Church, Langley WA
Click for Details and brief introduction to presentation.
• Presentation: Apocalypse at Little Bighorn / Custer’s Final Battle
2018
Sat., Nov. 3, 2018. 1:00 p.m. Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center
Oct. 4, 2018. Woodland Park Library, Woodland Park CO
Sat., Oct. 27, 2018. 2:30 p.m. Fort Vancouver WA
Oct. 17, 2018. Whitefish Library, Whitefish MT
2017
Nov. 8, 2017. C&P Coffee House, West Seattle WA.
Nov. 12, 2017 Country Book Shelf Bozeman MT.
Oct., 2017. Broadmore Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO. (see video below)
Contact Steve to book an event with him
Comments
Jan. 25, 2018. The Travel Channel aired their program on the Battle of the Little Bighorn. (Unfortunately, “the problem with these documentaries is, the creators cannot discern who are the experts and who are not. Consequently they cannot separate the wheat from the chaff. I give them a B-” Steve Adelson
