“It is too often the case,” Crook said, “that border newspapers … disseminate all sorts of exaggerations and falsehoods about the Indians, which are copied in papers of high character and wide circulation, in other parts of the country, while the Indians’ side of the case is rarely ever heard. In this way the people at large get false ideas with reference to the matter. Then when the outbreak does come public attention is turned to the Indians, their crimes and atrocities are alone condemned, while the persons whose injustice has driven them to this course escape scot-free and are the loudest in their denunciations. No one knows this fact better than the Indian, therefore he is excusable in seeing no justice in a government which only punishes him, while it allows the white man to plunder him as he pleases.”
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Work
This historical account documents the systematic displacement, broken treaties, and violent conflicts that shaped the experience of Native American peoples during the westward expansion of the United States. The book draws upon government records, memoirs, and traditional accounts to present events as witnessed by Native Americans rather than through the lens of settlers or government officials. It covers key instances of resistance, removal, and surrender across multiple tribes and generations, illustrating the profound impact of federal Indian policies on indigenous populations. The work has been recognized for offering an alternative viewpoint to traditional frontier narratives. more
Author
Dee Brown was an American novelist known for his profound insights into racial and social issues. His works often focused on the history and reality of the African American community, particularly on racial relations and class struggles. His notable works include 'Bleeding Kansas' and 'Manchild in the Promised Land'. more
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