Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - An Indian History of the American West

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The American West, 1860-1890 - years of broken promises, disillusionment, war and massacre. This bestseller tells the Native Americans' side of the story. We see their faces, hear their voices as they strive to prevent the encroachment of miners, ranchers, saloon-keepers and soldiers upon their land, their heritage and, finally, their liberty. Woven into an engrossing saga of cruelty, treachery and violence are the fascinating stories of such famous warriors and tribal chieftains as Sitting Bull, Cochise, Crazy Horse and Geronimo...