Sand Creek Massacre (Paperback)

~ Stan Hoig (Author) "DAYBREAK OF NOVEMBER 29, 1864, swelled over the land's edge in southeastern Colorado Territory and moved westward across the mesquite-spotted sand hills, revealing the village..." (more)
Key Phrases: white scalps, been scalped, third regiment, Fort Lyon, Black Kettle, Rebellion Records (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 217 pages
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (October 1974)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080611147X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806111476
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #486,776 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sand Creek Massacre, November 28, 2002

By	Mark Smith - See all my reviews

I rated this book 4 stars for the incredible amount of information regarding the time period revolving around the massacre. Any fan of western history or native american history should read this book. The only thing about the book that I did not like was that it appeared that the author continuoulsy gave reasons of provocation on Colonel Chivington's actions against Black Kettle and his people who were trying to live in harmony with the settlers and the army. Im not saying the author is a Chivington apologist by any means and did a great job with the facts, but maybe my own contempt and feelings toward Chivington and Anthony got in the way. There are many contributing factors to what happened but the bottom line is Chivington hated the Indians and wanted them dead. I recommend the book....especially if you live or plan to travel the eastern Colorado area.

20 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blood Stained Sands, May 2, 2002

By A Customer

The Sand Creek Massacre was one of the most heinous acts to ever be committed against the American Indian culture. This is an atrocity that has been quietly tucked away in the back of the American consciousness and I feel that Stan Hoig has done it justice by bringing it to light in this wonderfully revealing book. Mr. Hoig pulls no punches in his expose (as the government and military pulled no punches in their attempts to annihilate an entire race of people) and I must applaud him for his efforts. Parts of this book will bring your eyes to tear, others will redden your face with anger, and others will numb your mind with horror at the brutal acts of murder and mutilation that were committed in the name of greed and hatred. This is a book that should be required reading for all Americans so that they may understand just whose blood this country was built upon. Never have I read a historical account so compelling. White Antelope, my brother, I hope that the truth of this book helps you to rest in peace!!

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the beauty and sadness of hoig's sand creek, January 6, 2000

By	jim greene (west hartford,ct.) - See all my reviews

Stan hoig's story of the Sand Creek Massacre is well documented and the biblography shows a direct connection to Historians Dee Brown & Elliot West whose accounts are almost identical This is the tragedy of colorado's fear and bigotry rising up against Native Americans and resulting (as one of Chington's Officers said,"they killed the only peaceful Indians on the Plains"...l50 indians mostly women and children The double tragedy continues to this day where Colorado has no marker near the site and the local landowners tear down the county street signs that would take you there and land designated as a reservation in an 1861 "Treaty" now has 'no trespassing' signs and stories of history fans being run off by gunshot.