Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

Step into a tumultuous era of American history with "The American West, 1860-1890," where the dreams of expansion clashed violently with the realities faced by Native Americans. This gripping narrative unveils the harrowing tales of broken promises and relentless struggles, bringing to light the stories that shaped a nation.

• Discover the untold stories of legendary Native American figures like Sitting Bull, Cochise, Crazy Horse, and Geronimo.
• Gain insight into the brutal realities faced by Indigenous peoples during westward expansion.
• Understand how historical events such as the Long Walk of the Navajos and Wounded Knee massacre reshaped America’s landscape.
• Experience Dee Brown's compelling narrative that changed perceptions about America's original inhabitants.
• Explore themes of cruelty, treachery, and resilience in a time marked by disillusionment and conflict.

This extraordinary book chronicles years filled with broken promises, disillusionment, war, and massacre. Beginning with the Long Walk of the Navajos and culminating in the tragic events at Wounded Knee, it tells how American Indians lost their land, lives, and liberty to white settlers pushing westward. First published in 1970, Dee Brown's brutal yet captivating narrative not only changed how people viewed Native Americans but also shone a spotlight on a national disgrace that continues to resonate today.