Standing Bear was a child at the time of Crazy Horse’s death, but his accounts were formed within the community.

Neither Crook’s papers nor Standing Bear’s books resolve the burial question, but both contribute to the broader historical picture of the period and the community.

The Pattern Of Searching And Its Meaning

The pattern of people searching for Crazy Horse’s burial site over the nearly 150 years since his death is itself historically interesting.

It demonstrates the persistent fascination with Crazy Horse as a historical figure.

It demonstrates the Western cultural assumption that significant historical mysteries can be resolved through searching, investigation, and the application of appropriate techniques.