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Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West

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I'm glad that I read this book. I have never read about history from this point of view. It was moving! This version was written for young adults, and I feel that students should be required to read this at least in high school. Many people will be moved to tears and heartbroken as I was.

I learned about the book 'Bury My Heart and Wounded Knee' in my college history class and was intrigued. especially living in Minnesota and being able to trace a small part of my lineage to the Dakota of Minnesota. After looking at a copy of the book at a nearby used book store I knew I had to have it. After receiving this particular book from Amazon I was in for a surprise. It was then when I noticed the subtitle on the book. "Adapted for young readers.''

I figured that meant nothing more than simplifying the reading so younger readers could understand it. One problem, it Also meant that not Everything that is in the book 'Bury my heart at wounded knee' is in this book. I don't know the exact extent yet of what was left out but all I know is the part I specifically wanted the book for was not in there. In the original there is a chapter on 'Little Crow's war'. This is concerning the Dakota Uprising in Minnesota in 1862. A significant event when it comes to Native American/White Settler/U.S. Government relations. But an even completely left out of this book. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement.

The rest of the book is still informative but quite a let down to expect something that should be in the book, but wasn't. So be wary and realize that if you want to read all of Dee Brown's book then you need to buy 'Bury my heart at wounded knee' and not an adaption.

I read this book quite a few years ago, but up until that time I looked at George Armstrong Custer as an American hero. After reading this book I realized what he really was...a mass murderer!

This book will break your heart, and possibly bring you to tears, but it is a great read. It tells the history we were all taught in school from the other side, the side no one wanted us to know as children. Read this book and you'll agree with me. True american history, with no punches pulled.

I recently recieved my vintage copy of "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown, sold to me by Carol Symonds at mightyreader bookseller. The second edition hard copy was exactly as advertised: tight binding, as-new dust jacket, mylar cover with little wear anywhere on the book (and the book is almost 40 years old), all for a very reasonable price. I strongly recommend any book sold by Ms. Symonds or mightyreader bookseller.

I was sure that I already sent comments on this purchase. The book, is fine. Unfortunately, it was my mistake that I purchased the child's version rather than the adult's. Condition and delivery time were excellent.