Sorry for a late posting- I thought since our discussion was delayed so was our posting.
 I personally have always found Indians very captivating. As a youth I read many books about Indians, heard stories from my grandad who is part Cherokee, and visited many Indian villages. Each experience left me with a deep interest in a culture that was so swiftly and decidely removed/ compartmentalized in American society. Therefore I found Red Cloud to be a fascinating person. However I was a little disappointed in how the book portrayed him. He was seen as a savage that had little better to do then create a disturbance with other tribes. The book makes comment that after a long winter of no fighting that Red Cloud and his men simply set out fight surrounding Indians. The book does take note to descibe his bravery in fighting, but does little to explain the motivation behind such fighting. Try as they may, Red Cloud comes off looking like a savage with an over aggressive approach to life. Certainly Red Cloud isn't in the world of the white men and will not work according to white man's standards. I wish the book would have provided a wider base and understanding of Indian culture that would have brought better understanding of the man Red Cloud.
On a positive note, I found what the book did include to be fascinating. The accounts of his fightings, marriage, etc. were great insights into Indian culture. The book was both descriptive and concise in its treatment of such events. You could imagine him sneaking up on unsuspecting enemies, or walking through his village. I had a sense of being there with him. The easy-read style was great for reading over break too!
Red Cloud's story is one that vividly portrays an important era in our history and overall I would recommend this book to anyone.