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The author tells the sad story of the ill treatment of North American Indians since European settlers arrived. By means of interviews, attendance at Indian ceremonies, and extensive research, Matthiessen shares details of life both then and now for the many existing tribes. The embarrassing incident...

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Main Author: Matthiessen, Peter (Author)
Other Authors: Garbus, Martin, 1934- (writer of afterword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking, ©1991.
Subjects:
American Indian Movement.
Peltier, Leonard.
Indians of North America > Government relations > 1934-
Oglala Indians > Government relations.
Peuples autochtones > États-Unis > Relations avec l'État > 1934-
89.62 political movements.
Peltier, Leonard
American Indian Movement
Indians of North America > Government relations
Oglala Indians > Government relations
Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer > Bitterfeld
Indianerpolitik
Indianen.
Iwi taketake.
Since 1934
Geschichte > 1975.
Indians of North America > Government relations > 1934-.
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Summary:The author tells the sad story of the ill treatment of North American Indians since European settlers arrived. By means of interviews, attendance at Indian ceremonies, and extensive research, Matthiessen shares details of life both then and now for the many existing tribes. The embarrassing incidents of treaties made and broken seem without end.
Item Description:"First published in 1983 ... This edition with an epilogue by Peter Matthiessen."--Title page verso.
Physical Description:xli, 645 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0670836176
9780670836178
0140144560
9780140144567