The horses are therefore not the point by themselves.

They are the perfect symbol of the point.

History changed.

He adapted.

The tradition still meant something.

Why His Story Still Works On People Who Know Nothing About Crow History

Medicine Crow’s story continues to attract readers because it begins with an event that is almost instantly understandable.

A Native American soldier stole horses from the Nazis.

The sentence is unusual enough to stop attention.

It contains conflict, surprise, historical collision, and a vivid visual image.