Dee Brown's eloquent, meticulously documented account of the systematic destruction of the American Indian became a publishing phenomenon when first published in 1970. Now in paperback, this stunningly illustrated edition showcases more than 300 images, including maps, drawings, paintings, portraits, and photographs of notable sites and sacred battlefields. Excerpts from such acclaimed books as Where White Men Fear to Tread, along with essays by notable historians and Native American leaders like Joseph Marshall III, enhance the original text.
Dee Brown's eloquent, meticulously documented account of the systematic destruction of the American Indian became a publishing phenomenon when first published in 1970. Now in paperback, this stunningly illustrated edition showcases more than 300 images, including maps, drawings, paintings, portraits, and photographs of notable sites and sacred battlefields. Excerpts from such acclaimed books as Where White Men Fear to Tread, along with essays by notable historians and Native American leaders like Joseph Marshall III, enhance the original text.
| ISBN-13: | 9781402793370 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Sterling Signature |
| Publication date: | 10/02/2012 |
| Series: | The Illustrated Editions Series |
| Edition description: | Illustrated |
| Pages: | 560 |
| Sales rank: | 163,502 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.50(d) |
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