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An Unspeakable Sadness: The Dispossession of the Nebraska Indians,New
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Of all the interactions between American Indians and EuroAmericans, none was as fundamental as the acquisition of the indigenous peoples lands. To EuroAmericans this takeover of lands was seen as a natural right, an evolution to a higher use; to American Indians the loss of homelands was a tragedy involving also a loss of subsistence, a loss of history, and a loss of identity.Historical geographer David J. Wishart tells the story of the dispossession process as it affected the Nebraska IndiansOtoeMissouria, Ponca, Omaha, and Pawneeover the course of the nineteenth century. Working from primary documents, and including American Indian voices, Wishart analyzes the spatial and ecological repercussions of dispossession. Maps give the spatial context of dispossession, showing how Indian societies were restricted to ever smaller territories where American policies of social control were applied with increasing intensity. Graphs of population loss serve as reference lines for the narrative, charting the declining standards of living over the century of dispossession. Care is taken to support conclusions with empirical evidence, including, for example, specific details of how much the Indians were paid for their lands. The story is told in a language that is free from jargon and is accessible to a general audience.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'An Unspeakable Sadness: The Dispossession of the Nebraska Indians'? A: The book focuses on the dispossession of Nebraska Indians, detailing the loss of their lands and its impact on their identity, subsistence, and history throughout the nineteenth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'An Unspeakable Sadness' is David J. Wishart, a historical geographer.
- Q: What type of sources does the author use to tell the story? A: David J. Wishart utilizes primary documents and includes American Indian voices to provide a comprehensive analysis of the dispossession process.
- Q: Is this book suitable for a general audience? A: Yes, the book is written in accessible language, free from jargon, making it suitable for a general audience interested in the subject.
- Q: What are the main features of this book? A: The book is a used paperback in good condition, contains 309 pages, and is categorized under Native American history.
- Q: When was 'An Unspeakable Sadness' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1997.
- Q: What are some of the visual aids included in the book? A: The book includes maps and graphs that illustrate the spatial context of dispossession and chart population loss among the Nebraska Indians.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a new item in good condition.
- Q: What insights can readers gain from this book? A: Readers can gain insights into the historical processes of land acquisition, the ecological repercussions of dispossession, and the social control policies applied to Native American societies.
- Q: Is there any emphasis on empirical evidence in the book? A: Yes, the author supports his conclusions with empirical evidence, including specific details about land payments made to the Nebraska Indians.