Books in Landmark Books series

1876, the hundredth anniversary of America: George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry celebrated it by fighting a poorly calculated battle against Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and a numerically superior force of Indians. Fictionalized story reflects pre-revisionist biases of the author as he takes Custer from childhood to the dramatic end of his life. Be aware of that if you buy this book for a young reader.

Dust jacket notes: "More than 2,000 years ago a girl of 17 became Queen of Egypt. There seemed little hope that this young queen, known simply as Cleopatra, would rule for long. At home her brother and sister were plotting to overthrow her, while across the Mediterranean the greedy rulers of the mighty Roman Empire eyed the wealthy Egyptian kingdom with longing. But the amazing and bewitching Cleopatra outwitted all her enemies. Not only did she become absolute ruler of her kingdom, but she managed to win the support and affection of two of the mightiest conquerors of her time - Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Cleopatra's story is one that captures the imagination. Few facts about her have been recorded, yet she is one of the most famous women in history. Leonora Hornblow, who has used all her skill as a novelist in writing this account of the life and times of Cleopatra, says: 'There are some people so extraordinary that they leave their stamp upon the world and are not ever forgotten. Cleopatra is one. Her name has become a symbol of romance and excitement and fascination.'"

Walk into Hinkle Fieldhouse, and you feel it--that palpable sense of history known as the Hinkle mystique. Indiana's basketball cathedral has stood in all its glory at Butler University since 1928. John Wooden, Oscar Robertson and Larry Bird played on its floor. Jesse Owens sprinted to a record at Hinkle, and athletes from around the globe have brought Olympic-level competition to crowds gathered under its steel arches. It was the setting for the climactic scene in Hoosiers, arguably the greatest sports movie ever made. It has hosted evangelists, ice shows, tennis matches, bike races and even roller derbies. Author Eric Angevine gets inside the paint in this complete Hinkle history, featuring archival photographs of the iconic structure and words from those who know it best.