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

First published in 1970, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee presents a nonfiction account of the destruction of American Indian tribes in the nineteenth-century West. Dee Brown focuses on the period between 1860 and 1890, documenting the betrayals, battles, and massacres suffered by American Indians during this era. The book examines the experiences of many tribes and their leaders, including Geronimo, Red Cloud, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse, as they fought against the systematic annihilation of their people and culture. Brown's account is based on extensive research and prompted readers to reconsider the history of westward expansion. This ebook edition includes an illustrated biography of Dee Brown with rare photographs from the author's personal collection.