Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee : Indian History of the American West by Dee Alexander Brown (1991, Trade Paperback)
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"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" is a historical book written by Dee Brown that delves into the tragic events of the American Indian genocide, specifically focusing on the events surrounding the Wounded Knee Massacre. The book, written in English, offers a detailed portrayal of the impact of the massacre on the indigenous tribes and serves as a significant work in the field of Ethnic Studies. With its compelling narrative and thorough exploration of American history, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and injustices of the past.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-100805017305
ISBN-139780805017304
eBay Product ID (ePID)812858
Product Key Features
Book TitleBury My Heart at Wounded Knee : Indian History of the American West
Number of Pages487 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Native American
Publication Year1991
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, History
AuthorDee Alexander Brown
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN90-027027
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"Shattering, appalling, compelling...One wonders, reading this searing, heartbreaking book, who, indeed, were the savages." --William McPherson, The Washington Post "Extraordinarily powerful." --Nat Hentoff "Original, remarkable, and finally heartbreaking . . . Impossible to put down. "- The New York Times
Dewey Decimal978/.00497
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe never-out-of-print best-seller that documents the systematic destruction of the American Indian during the second half of the nineteenth century., The classic bestselling history "The New York Times" has called original, remarkable, and finally heartbreaking is available in a special 30th-anniversary edition. 56 illustrations., A true classic of American history, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is Dee Brown's eloquent, meticulously documented account of the systematic destruction of the American Indian during the second half of the nineteenth century. Using council records, autobiographies, and firsthand descriptions, Brown allows the great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, Sioux, Cheyenne, and other tribes to tell in their won words of the battles, massacres, and broken treaties that finally left them demoralized and defeated. A unique and disturbing narrative told with force and clarity, this book changed forever our vision of how the West was really won.