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

by Dee Brown
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  • Added: 2025-11-27
  • Updated: 2025-11-29
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GW Magazine · Rachel Muir · 2025-11-27
harrowing 4.00

The book is not cheerful but provides a stark and necessary account of Native American history. It has had a lasting impact on the modern Native American rights movement.

Rachel Muir highlights that 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee' is not a cheerful read, as it delves into the harsh realities of Native American history. Published in 1970, the book has angered and saddened generations of readers, which is a testament to its powerful narrative. The book's impact on the modern Native American rights movement is significant, as it brought to light the atrocities committed against Native American tribes. Muir emphasizes the book's role in sparking a movement that continues to fight for Native American rights today.

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    This is not a cheerful book

    Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, published in 1970 and at time when the ...

    The contemporary classic that helped jump start the modern Native American rights movement by angering and saddening a generation of ...

Goodreads · Dee Brown · 2025-11-27
brilliant 4.30

The book balances the adventure and tragedy of Native American history with a compelling narrative. It's a powerful and emotional account that stays with the reader long after finishing.

Dee Brown is praised for his storytelling ability, which skillfully combines the excitement and drama of battle with the deep tragedy of the Native American experience. The book starts with the 'long walk' and covers a range of events that highlight the resilience and suffering of Native American tribes. This is not just a historical account but a deeply personal and emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact on the reader. The narrative is so engaging that it becomes one of those rare books that stay with you long after you've turned the last page.

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    Dee Brown is a great storyteller.

    He is able to balance the 'adventure' - the heat and drama of battle - with the tragedy.

    The book starts with the 'long walk' ...

Northshire · 2007-05-01
great 4.50

The book is meticulously researched and puts a human face to the statistics of Native American genocide. It's a contemporary classic that has had a profound impact on readers.

The reviewer praises 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee' for its meticulous research, which brings to life the faces and names behind the statistics of the Native American genocide. This detailed approach makes the historical account more personal and impactful. The book is described as a contemporary classic that has angered and saddened readers, highlighting the deep emotional resonance of the narrative. The reviewer emphasizes the book's role in sparking the modern Native American rights movement, making it a significant piece of literature that continues to inspire and educate.

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    This is a meticulously researched book, that puts the faces and names behind the statistics of the Native American genocide in the 19th century American West.

    The contemporary classic that helped jump start the modern Native American rights movement by angering and saddening a generation of ...

    The book is meticulously researched and puts a human face to the statistics of Native American genocide.

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