Dee Brown fut un auteur célébré dont les œuvres exploraient l'histoire américaine, se concentrant souvent sur la vie de la frontière et sur des moments oubliés de la guerre civile. Son étude fondamentale est largement reconnue pour avoir exposé la destruction systématique des tribus amérindiennes à un public mondial, modifiant fondamentalement la perception mondiale. Brown a également mené une carrière de bibliothécaire, développant sa vaste carrière d'écrivain en parallèle.
Du massacre des Navahos en 1861 à l'extermination des Sioux trente ans plus tard, c'est le catalogue effrayant d'un génocide organisé, où disparurent des centaines de tribus ayant pour seul tort d'habiter leur pays, que dresse Dee Brown dans ce récit de la conquête de l'Ouest américain qui, vue du côté indien, perd ses airs d'épopée de pionniers, pour devenir le drame d'un peuple. Les documents d'époque, les rapports compilant les entretiens des chefs indiens avec les hauts fonctionnaires et les généraux américains mettent à jour de nouveaux aspects de l'histoire. Un libre " culte ".
When it comes to demystifying spiritual warfare and standing boldly in victory, no one has mentored me more than Dee Brown. The principles of lasting spiritual growth and strength are encompassed in each life-transforming chapter.--Pastor Diane Altman. (Practical Life)
In "My Sky is for Upliftment"... Author Dee Brown introduces his assortment of poems, short stories, and monologues which delivers a refreshing collection of language for the soul. Each piece brings forth wisdom to be applied in daily life decisions, as well as inspirational teachings that promote positive life applications. The literary works throughout this book offers practical keys to peace of mind. Exploring doubt, anger, depression, and worry, My Sky is for Upliftment answers these self-destructive traits with FAITH, ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, and LEADERSHIP. Giving insight through motivation, each page offers a blueprint for happiness based on spiritual values.
On Sunday afternoon, June 25, 1876, Gen. George Custer and 264 members of the U.S. Seventh Cavalry engaged more than 3,000 warriors of the Lakota Sioux, Arapaho, and Cheyenne nations and were killed in the ensuing battle. Acclaimed historian Dee Brown traces the events of that day and of the weeks before, through the eyes and ears of seventeen participants from both sides, including Natives, scouts, soldiers, and civilians. Why did Custer divide his forces? Why did he not take his regiment’s Gatling guns? Why did he expect Sitting Bull to surrender without a fight? How did Sitting Bull’s vision at the sun dance on the Rosebud foretell the occasion and the outcome of the battle? How did war chiefs Crazy Horse and Gall take advantage of Custer’s tactical errors? And why did they preserve Custer’s body from mutilation? Showdown at Little Big Horn answers these and other questions, telling the story of the fight from many points of view, based on reports, diaries, letters, and testimony of the participants themselves. Together the accounts provide a gripping narrative of a punitive expedition gone badly awry and an assemblage of Native peoples who forestalled for a while the army’s domination of the northern plains.
The book delves into the complex social issue surrounding the use of the word "nigger," examining its impact on African-American identity and culture. Dee Brown investigates the intersections of race, gender, class, and stereotypes, offering a nuanced exploration of the relationships and philosophies tied to this controversial term. Through thought-provoking analysis, he aims to foster a deeper understanding of how this single word encapsulates broader themes of kinship and social dynamics within the African-American community.
All aspects of western feminine life, which include a good deal about the western male, are covered in this lively, informal but soundly factual account of the women who built the West. Among those whose stories are included are Elizabeth Custer; Lola Montez, Ann Eliza Young, Josephine Meeker, Carry Nation, Esther Morris, and Virginia Reed.
The narrative begins with a disastrous Easter Day, stemming from a long-ago request that sets off a chain of events. It explores the profound journey of a mind and heart intertwined in a transformative experience. The story blends factual occurrences with artistic expression, promising an engaging unfolding of events that captivates the reader.
