Introduction -- Timeline: events in the life of Sitting Bull -- Born to the Sioux Nation (1831-1845) -- A warrior to be reckoned with (1845-1859) -- The holy man versus the U.S. government (1851-1867) -- Failed peace efforts (1867-1873) -- The path to Little Bighorn (1873-1876) -- The Battle of Little Bighorn (1876) -- Exile in Canada (1876-1881) -- Reservation life and show business (1881-1885) -- Return to the spirit world (1886-1890) -- In search of Sitting Bull (1890-the present)