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This book describes the plight of Native Americans from the 17th through the 20th century as they struggled to maintain their land, culture, and lives, and the major Indian leaders who resisted the inevitable result.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction Timeline of Events in the History of Native American–U.S. Relations Philip Pontiac Tecumseh Black Hawk Osceola Sitting Bull Crazy Horse Chief Joseph Geronimo Dennis Banks Russell Means Mary Brave Bird Bibliography Index

About the Author

Edward J. Rielly is professor of English at Saint Joseph's College of Maine, Standish, ME.

Reviews

Well-framed and executed, this work captures in overview the story of inundation and inevitable loss to superior forces. Highly recommended.
*Booklist*

an excellent documented resource for Native American Studies and Americans who desire to become more completely informed about their history.
*Midwest Book Review*