Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Alexander Brown
An Indian History of the American West
This book is a compelling historical narrative that chronicles the systematic decimation of Native American tribes in the United States during the late 19th century. The author uses council records, autobiographies, and firsthand descriptions to provide a detailed account of the battles, massacres, and broken treaties that led to the destruction of the Native American way of life. The book centers on significant events such as the Battle of Little Bighorn and the Wounded Knee Massacre, offering a voice to the often overlooked Native American perspective.
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- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Sahranite Mi Srce Kraj Ranjenog Kolena
- Seppellite Il Mio Cuore A Wounded Knee
- Seppellite il mio cuore a Wounded Knee
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