“This historical novel was based on the actual life of an Oglala Sioux, who went from life on the reservation to traveling Europe with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Charging Elk comes down with a bout of influenza in France, and is left behind by the traveling show. Charging Elk is an eloquent and poignant character, wandering through Marseilles, recalling life in his America before the arrival of the Europeans.”—Mark, Ravenna Third Place, Seattle