Wounded Knee Massacre

by Martin "Marty" Gitlin

Book Overview

This engaging and informative book chronicles the events leading up to and including the Wounded Knee massacre of 1890.

The Indian wars of the 19th century played an intrinsic role in shaping American history. During the half-century period from 1840 through 1890, the Plains Indians found themselves in unavoidable conflicts with white settlers, particularly the United States government and its military forces. As a result, these native...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598844091
• ISBN13: 9781598844092
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher