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caseyundercovers's review
Soft DNF at 34% - I might pick it up again at some point.
This book is brutal to read. We know the Native Americans were done dirty by the settlers and what would become the American government. To hear it in extreme detail is an entirely different experience. I've been listening to this book maybe 15-20 minutes at a time because it is so devastating to hear.
I could recommend this book only to the most avid of history buffs. Anyone else will not enjoy this book. In my opinion, this book can not be enjoyed, but its historical merit is incredibly valuable in knowing the true history of the US.
This book is brutal to read. We know the Native Americans were done dirty by the settlers and what would become the American government. To hear it in extreme detail is an entirely different experience. I've been listening to this book maybe 15-20 minutes at a time because it is so devastating to hear.
I could recommend this book only to the most avid of history buffs. Anyone else will not enjoy this book. In my opinion, this book can not be enjoyed, but its historical merit is incredibly valuable in knowing the true history of the US.
marieintheraw's review
3.0
"systematic destruction of the American Indian during the second half of the nineteenth century."
man was that an accurate summary. every chapter was outlined similarly, but you knew how it ended.
i loved how the author will mention a name as we know it, like with jackson, then put it how the natives call them and stick with that. the only real issue i had with it is trying to figure out the landmarks and where things are.
man was that an accurate summary. every chapter was outlined similarly, but you knew how it ended.
i loved how the author will mention a name as we know it, like with jackson, then put it how the natives call them and stick with that. the only real issue i had with it is trying to figure out the landmarks and where things are.
books_with_joanne's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
2.0
suebrownreads's review
4.0
A lot of people say this, but it really should be required reading for all high school Americans. The treachery to Native Americans by those invading white Americans during the spread of Manifest Destiny will sicken you, make you want to throw up, and make you ashamed to be a descendant of them, but better to be educated than not.
This book is well-done with much of it being actual quotes taken from the military and Native Americans by interpreters during council meetings. The format is somewhat unusual and it took me a little while to get into it. I was certainly already aware of some of our history regarding westward expansion, and especially the Sand Creek Massacre. There were many, many more incidents such as these, some caused by soldiers and some by Native Americans, but all stemmed from the broken treaties, and lies by our government and the agents of the government.
It is our history. We need to be aware of it.
This book is well-done with much of it being actual quotes taken from the military and Native Americans by interpreters during council meetings. The format is somewhat unusual and it took me a little while to get into it. I was certainly already aware of some of our history regarding westward expansion, and especially the Sand Creek Massacre. There were many, many more incidents such as these, some caused by soldiers and some by Native Americans, but all stemmed from the broken treaties, and lies by our government and the agents of the government.
It is our history. We need to be aware of it.