The Bell 47 was the first helicopter to receive an ATC from the CAA (FAA). Starting with the genius of Arther Young and the financial backing of Larry Bell, the machine is unique...the first of a new type of aircraft that went onto become a success both in sales (over 5000 made in the US, UK, Italy, and Japan) as well as operationally (use by MASH units in Korea, the standard commercal helicopter of the 50s & 60s in AG, police, utility and training) that continues to this day. This book, the first volume devoted exclusively to this groundbreaking ship, is full of details as well as the excelent photos and drawings the "...in Action" series is known for. If you think all Bells are alike, Mutza will set you straight with facts on the sometimes confusing array of models. My only wish is that the book were bigger! I'd love to see a full-size book on this great machine...a great item for a future work by aviation history speciality house SCHIFFER PUBLISHING.

I found this book to be very informative. It gave great accounts from both sides (Indian and non-indian). It follows the Santee Sioux history starting with accounts from explorers who encountered these wonderful people, to the Sioux Uprising, to their exile from their land, to the present day. You will find yourself unable to put this book down.

Visit with several generations of Lakota families in their homes & at festivities on the Pine Ridge Reservation, home to 23,000 people in South Dakota & learn about their lifeways. This is a marvelous, insightful little book filled with great energies & beautiful people!

ONE USUALLY SEARCHES IN VAIN FOR AN AN EVEN HANDED NON PARTISON ACCOUNT OF THIS SAD EVENT. MR. UTLEY APPEARS TO DO JUST THIS IN HIS 1976 ACCOUNT WHICH IS EMPHATHETIC YET FACT DRIVEN. HE PROVIDES DIRECT EVIDENCE, FOR EXAMPLE, THAT BIG FOOT'S WARRIORS WERE WELL ARMED & DID INDEED COMMENCE FIRE ON FORCYTH'S 7TH CAVALRY AT POINT BLANK RANGE. MILITARY ARCHIVAL EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATES LITTLE EVIDENCE FOR THE WIDESPREAD MYTH THAT MOST MILITARY CASUALTIES WERE INFLICTED BY FRIENDLY FIRE. SIOUX COMBATANTS INFLICTED DEATH BY GUNFIRE ON 25 7TH CAVALRY TROOPERS. A FACT SELDOM REPORTED BY "MASSACRE" PROPONENTS WAS THAT COMBATANTS WERE INTERSPERSED WITH NON COMBATANTS DURING THE MELEE. ONLY ONE OF FOUR AVAILABLE HOTCHKISS ARTILLERY PIECES WERE EMPLOYED TO CONTAIN THE RAPIDLY EXPANDING BATTLE. THE SIOUS DID IN FACT APPEAR TO BE "PLAYERS" IN THIS BATTLE.

Lewis a psychiatrist and medical anthropologist who stayed at the Pine Ridge Res in the late 60's and early 70's. From the book: "...he describes the Indian Healers - their techniques, personal histories and qualities, the problems addressed and the results obtained" . This is an excellent book for Native American studies, those interested in non AMA healing techniques and also should be required reading for all med students.

Sign of the Sioux takes place in and around Sioux City in the year 1859. It is a celebration of the brave men and women, white and Indian alike, who lived in a time and place where laws were few, when race and culture were not indicative of friend or foe, and when the great trail of settlers and soldiers were taking the land and ways of life from the Indian tribes and nations.

As a history teacher, I think it is essential to continue to tell the story to future generations of Americans. The many diverse tribes of Native Americans that covered North America all have vastly unique and incredible stories to learn from and share.

As a historian of Sioux City history I can honestly say this is one of the best books written on the subject of Sioux City history. While much of the material presented was in the form of photographs, it was very informative. A local newspaper reporter is compiling the second volume of this book detailing Sioux City's history from the 1980' to the present that will hopefully be out soon.

Red Hawk has writtten a masterpiece of compression, simplicity, honesty, and courage. These poems can change lives. They are like a map of the inner journey to Enlightenment. They are a comfort and a help on the long road home.

I moved to Sioux Falls in May, 1994 and had no idea of the fascinating history of the city and surrounding area.

I came across this book at the library, and started reading it and looking through the pictures. I was surprised at the amount of material that was in this book, and it made for a thoroughly involving trip down yesteryear, looking at the old pictures and trying to match them up with what is now present.

I also came to realize what beautiful architecture much of Sioux Falls used to have, and I've come to bemoan in part what has happened to most of the downtown area. I would never have known the architectual heritage that Sioux Falls lost had I not seen this book. It also has made me thankful for the precious little bits that survive today.

It's a pity that this book went out of print. It is probably the single best book that ever was, and likely ever will be, for a history of Sioux Falls.