{"title":"David Treuer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of David Treuer, a distinguished American author and historian celebrated for his insightful exploration of Native American history and contemporary issues. Treuer, an Ojibwe from the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota, brings a unique perspective to the literary world, blending deep cultural knowledge with academic rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Heartbeat of Wounded Knee\u003c\/em\u003e, a masterful narrative that challenges conventional histories of Native Americans. In this compelling account, Treuer presents a counter-narrative to the idea of Native American decline post-1890, vividly illustrating resilience, survival, and revitalisation across tribes and generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Treuer's works are essential for readers interested in the intricacies of History \u0026amp; Military categories, particularly those seeking to understand the rich tapestry of Native American cultures and histories. His writing not only educates but also enriches the reader's perspective on the complexities of Native identity and the ongoing journey of indigenous peoples in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the eloquence and depth of David Treuer's works, where each page invites you to delve into the powerful narratives and indispensable histories of Native American life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-heartbeat-of-wounded-knee-by-david-treuer-9781472154941","title":"The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFINALIST FOR THE 2019 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHOSEN BY BARACK OBAMA AS ONE OF HIS FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2019\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An informed, moving and kaleidoscopic portrait... Treuer's powerful book suggests the need for soul-searching about the meanings of American history and the stories we tell ourselves about this nation's past' \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003efront page\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe received idea of Native American history has been that American Indian history essentially ended with the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee. Not only did one hundred fifty Sioux die at the hands of the U.S. Cavalry, the sense was, but Native civilization did as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up Ojibwe on a reservation in Minnesota, training as an anthropologist, and researching Native life past and present for his nonfiction and novels, David Treuer has uncovered a different narrative. Because they did not disappear - and not despite but rather because of their intense struggles to preserve their language, their traditions, their families, and their very existence - the story of American Indians since the end of the nineteenth century to the present is one of unprecedented resourcefulness and reinvention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Heartbeat of Wounded Knee\u003c\/i\u003e, Treuer melds history with reportage and memoir. Tracing the tribes' distinctive cultures from first contact, he explores how the depredations of each era spawned new modes of survival. The devastating seizures of land gave rise to increasingly sophisticated legal and political manoeuvring that put the lie to the myth that Indians don't know or care about property. The forced assimilation of their children at government-run boarding schools incubated a unifying Native identity. Conscription in the US military and the pull of urban life brought Indians into the mainstream and modern times, even as it steered the emerging shape of self-rule and spawned a new generation of resistance. \u003ci\u003eThe Heartbeat of Wounded Knee\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential, intimate story of a resilient people in a transformative era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850086830316,"sku":"9781472154941","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3686933482712.jpg?v=1759079219"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-treuer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}