The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee. Book Summary

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David Treuer

What’s inside

This book presents a counter-narrative to conventional wisdom about Native American history, highlighting resilience and adaptation.

You’ll Learn

  • Understand Native American history
  • Challenge stereotypes and misconceptions
  • Recognize cultural resilience
  • Gain insight into contemporary Native issues

Key Points

  • Native American Tribes Pre-1890
  • Wounded Knee Massacre
  • Resilience and Adaptation
  • Contemporary Native American Life
  • Continuity of Native Cultures

Who’s it For

  • Historians
  • Students studying American History
  • Readers interested in Indigenous culture

About the author

David Treuer is an Ojibwe Indian, acclaimed author, and literature professor at the University of Southern California.