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A Misplaced Massacre: Struggling Over The Memory Of Sand Creek,Used
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In The Early Morning Of November 29, 1864, With The Fate Of The Union Still Uncertain, Part Of The First Colorado And Nearly All Of The Third Colorado Volunteer Regiments, Commanded By Colonel John Chivington, Surprised Hundreds Of Cheyenne And Arapaho People Camped On The Banks Of Sand Creek In Southeastern Colorado Territory. More Than 150 Native Americans Were Slaughtered, The Vast Majority Of Them Women, Children, And The Elderly, Making It One Of The Most Infamous Cases Of Statesponsored Violence In U.S. History. A Misplaced Massacre Examines The Ways In Which Generations Of Americans Have Struggled To Come To Terms With The Meaning Of Both The Attack And Its Aftermath, Most Publicly At The 2007 Opening Of The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site.This Site Opened After A Long And Remarkably Contentious Planning Process. Native Americans, Colorado Ranchers, Scholars, Park Service Employees, And Politicians Alternately Argued And Allied With One Another Around The Question Of Whether The Nations Crimes, As Well As Its Achievements, Should Be Memorialized. Ari Kelman Unearths The Stories Of Those Who Lived Through The Atrocity, As Well As Those Who Grappled With Its Troubling Legacy, To Reveal How The Intertwined Histories Of The Conquest And Colonization Of The American West And The U.S. Civil War Left Enduring National Scars.Combining Painstaking Research With Storytelling Worthy Of A Novel, A Misplaced Massacre Probes The Intersection Of History And Memory, Laying Bare The Ways Differing Groups Of Americans Come To Know A Shared Past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Misplaced Massacre' about? A: 'A Misplaced Massacre' by Ari Kelman explores the Sand Creek Massacre, where over 150 Native Americans were killed in 1864. The book discusses how this event has been remembered and interpreted throughout American history, focusing on the conflicting narratives surrounding it.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Misplaced Massacre'? A: The author of 'A Misplaced Massacre' is Ari Kelman, a historian who delves into the complexities of memory and history related to this significant event in U.S. history.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Misplaced Massacre' have? A: 'A Misplaced Massacre' has a total of 384 pages, providing an in-depth examination of the Sand Creek Massacre and its historical context.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'A Misplaced Massacre' is available in paperback binding, making it a convenient choice for reading and handling.
- Q: When was 'A Misplaced Massacre' published? A: 'A Misplaced Massacre' was published on September 7, 2015, offering a contemporary perspective on the events and their implications.
- Q: What category does 'A Misplaced Massacre' fall under? A: 'A Misplaced Massacre' is categorized under Native American studies, reflecting its focus on the historical experiences of Native American communities.
- Q: Is 'A Misplaced Massacre' a new book? A: Yes, 'A Misplaced Massacre' is classified as a new book, ensuring that readers receive a fresh and relevant analysis of the Sand Creek Massacre.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Misplaced Massacre'? A: The book explores themes of memory, historical interpretation, and the impact of state-sponsored violence on Native American communities, highlighting the struggles over how this history is remembered.
- Q: Can 'A Misplaced Massacre' be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'A Misplaced Massacre' is suitable for educational purposes, providing valuable insights into American history, Native American relations, and the complexities of historical memory.
- Q: What is the significance of the Sand Creek Massacre? A: The Sand Creek Massacre is significant as it represents one of the most notorious incidents of violence against Native Americans in U.S. history, raising important questions about morality, history, and the legacy of colonization.