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In the tumultuous period of 1860-1890, the American West witnessed a harrowing saga of shattered promises, disillusionment, and bloodshed. Dee Brown's gripping narrative, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee", chronicles the tragic plight of Native Americans as they faced the relentless tide of white settlers pushing westward.
From the Navajos' gruelling Long Walk to the heart-wrenching massacre of Sioux at Wounded Knee, this masterful account lays bare the systematic dispossession of indigenous peoples. Brown weaves a tapestry of cruelty, deceit, and violence, interspersed with riveting tales of legendary figures such as Sitting Bull, Cochise, Crazy Horse, and Geronimo.
First published in 1970, this brutal yet compelling work revolutionised public perception of America's original inhabitants. With the precision of a detective and the storytelling prowess of a master wordsmith, Brown shines a stark light on a national disgrace, forever altering the landscape of American history.
Book ISBN: | 9780099526407 |
Book Author: | Dee Brown |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 127 x 33 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 1987-10-12 |
Book Pagination: | 512 pages, b/w, inset |
Book Weight: | 408g |
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