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Little Big Man by Thomas Berger is a satire of the Western genre, recounting the memoirs of Jack Crabb, a 120-year-old white man raised by the Cheyenne. Through his adventures, he encounters famous historical figures and narrowly escapes death, exploring themes of American West culture and the complex relationships between white Americans and Native people. The book contains sensitive material involving violence against women, cultural conflicts, alcoholism, and abuse of Native Americans.