Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Dee Brown
572 pages
Documents, personal narratives, and illustrations record the experiences of Native Americans during the nineteenth century.
This book offers a matter-of-fact history of the American West, and its straightforward tone makes the horrifying events even more impactful. The haunting description of the Sand Creek Massacre lingers long after reading.
This book profoundly impacted my perspective on history and the struggles of Native Americans.