Legends of American Indian Resistance

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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. From the Indian Removal Act to the Battle of Little Bighorn to Geronimo's surrender in 1886, the story of how Europeans settled upon and eventually took over lands traditionally inhabited by American Indian peoples is long and troubling. This book discusses American Indian leaders over the course of four centuries, offering a chronological history of the Indian resistance effort. Legends of American Indian Resistance is organized in 12 chapters, each describing the life and accomplishments of a major American Indian resistance leader. Author Edward J. Rielly provides an engaging overview of the many systematic efforts to subjugate Native Americans and take possession of their valuable land and resources.

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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 *

Author Bio

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