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Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown (Paperback, 1987)
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The shocking and compelling story about the original inhabitants of America and the first book to focus on their plight. The American West, 1860-1890- years of broken promises, disillusionment, war and massacre. Beginning with the Long Walk of the Navajos and ending with the massacre of Sioux at Wounded Knee, this extraordinary book tells how the American Indians lost their land, lives and liberty to white settlers pushing westward. Woven into a an engrossing saga of cruelty, treachery and violence are the fascinating stories of such legendary figures as Sitting Bull, Cochise, Crazy Horse and Geronimo. First published in 1970, Dee Brown's brutal and compelling narrative changed the way people thought about the original inhabitants of America, and focused attention on a national disgrace.Product Identifiers
PublisherVintage Publishing
ISBN-139780099526407
eBay Product ID (ePID)87347823
Product Key Features
Number of Pages512 Pages
Publication NameBury My Heart at Wounded Knee: an Indian History of the American West
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year1987
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaRegional History, Social Organisations
AuthorDee Brown
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight404 g
Item Width129 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDee Brown
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- 16 May, 2018Most favourable review
An American classic.
' ...they promised to take our land, and they took it' You don't review a book such as this. Bury my Heart has carved its own place in the canon of American historical writing. All I will say is that I bought another copy to replace the last one that had fallen apart through so much use.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Apr, 2019Most critical review
Indian culture destroyed by the white man. A depressing read.
If you are a lover of Indian culture you'll find this book depressing. I didn't realise there were so many Indian tribes. By the time I had reached about half way in the book I was depressed and also bored with it all. Also have the film. Must admit I enjoyed it more.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Oct, 2018
Red honorable; white deplorable.
A heart rending account of the way that we, the white races, made, and broke, treaty after treaty; and treated a noble people with contempt. The Indians were far more likely to keep their word, whilst we never did. Of course their were a few hotheads among them, but often the level headed chiefs overruled these, enabling their word to be kept, and this even in the face of our contemptuous and callous disregard of covenants and treaties. We repeatedly broke signed treaties recognising land ownership; driving back and forcing Indians into so-called reservations, which were devoid of game and useless for growing crops, with the water brackish and disease ridden. ---Cruelty knows no bounds.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Mar, 2018
a complete insight into the native american way of life, and the genocide commited by the government and army of the white immigrants
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- 18 Oct, 2018
A little window
A small window into activities that modern America wants to sweep under the carpet. Each of the stories were so interesting that I researched each one individually. I would recommend reading this book as a start to modern American history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Apr, 2023
Very readable, and moving.
This is a true story of the indigenous people of North America, and the terrible treatment (including genocide) they experienced at the hands of the new immigrants, as well as the destruction of their customs and way of life.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Sep, 2020
great book
great book,read it many years ago,and again ,would recomend itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Mar, 2025
Compelling, sad but eye opening
I was recommended this book as love all things Native American history and this gives a pretty true account of what happened to the Native AmericansVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Dec, 2020
Well worth buying
I have not finished reading it yet. But as a long term huge admirer of Native American culture, just when you think you know all the history, you can learn a lot more from this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Oct, 2018
great read
still reading the book very good read up to now nice true storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
