Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West (Arena Books)

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. Series: Arena BooksPaperback: 512 pagesPublisher: Vintage Books USA; New ed edition (December 1 1987)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0099526409ISBN-13: 978-0099526407 Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.3 x 7.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds