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More copies of this ISBN:Indian Yell: The Heart of an American Insurgencyby Michael Blake
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Recounting twelve significant battles, and the reverberating consequences of their outcomes, that took place in the American West between the United States and American Indians from 1854 to 1890, this book is filled with harrowing stories of sacrifice and misdeeds that are well documented in the annals of history, as well as others that are less well known. Commonly and callously referred to at the time as the ?Indian Problem, ? this issue, and how it was handled, became the defining factor in shaping how American Indians live today and reflects interestingly on how the American military currently handles conflicts with insurgents throughout the world. Eloquently written by award-winning author of Dances With Wolves, Michael Blake presents these conflicts with a perspective that goes beyond the basic facts of date, place, and outcome. Blake's insightful accounts of these battles finally answers the less pondered, more human questions about this crucial part of America's history. Blake's narrative shatters stereotypes, eloquently bringing to light the undercurrents of conflict between nations that are familiar themes to a contemporary audience. Further reading suggestions are offered at the end of each chapter. Book News Annotation:For much of the late 19th century, the U.S. cavalry fought a series
of bloody battles against an insurgent force of Indian warriors
determined to protect their homeland. In this accessible narrative,
Blake profiles participants on both sides and describes twelve of the
Indian Wars' most significant conflicts. The text is accompanied
throughout by b&w historical photographs. A former investigative
journalist, Blake is also the author of the bestselling novel Dances
With Wolves.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:For much of the late 19th century, the U.S. cavalry fought a series
of bloody battles against an insurgent force of Indian warriors
determined to protect their homeland. In this accessible narrative,
Blake profiles participants on both sides and describes twelve of the
Indian Wars' most significant conflicts. The text is accompanied
throughout by b&w historical photographs. A former investigative
journalist, Blake is also the author of the bestselling novel Dances
With Wolves.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:"In the most simple and self-serving way, all I have wanted is to be there; to witness the power of the buffalo, to interact with free-roaming tribes, to march with the troops, to fill my spirit to the brim. What follows are conclusions I have made concerning events that occurred during what I consider one of the most poignant, instructive, and, despite enormous tragedy, most romantic periods in the history of America. For those who revel in investigating this slice of the past much will be familiar. For those who know little much will be new. But all will view what became America's greatest insurgency through a unique lens whose light is not that of a worthy historian or academician. This light emanates from a teller of stories whose heart and soul have been enriched immeasurably by what took place in the living West one hundred and fifty years ago. Or was it yesterday?" Synopsis:Nonfiction account of 12 pivotal battles fought by US Cavalry and Indians between 1852-1892 told in narrative form by Michael Blake Synopsis:Recounting 12 significant battles that took place between the United States and American Indians from 1854 to 1890, this book is filled with harrowing stories of sacrifice and misdeeds that are well documented in the annals of history, as well as others that are less well known.
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