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Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America,Used
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WINNER 2022 PULITZER PRIZE IN HISTORYWinner Francis Parkman Prize (Society of American Historians)Finalist National Book Award for NonfictionBest Books of the Year TIME, Smithsonian, Boston Globe, Kirkus ReviewsThe Pulitzer Prizewinning history that transforms a single event in 1722 into an unparalleled portrait of early America.In the winter of 1722, on the eve of a major conference between the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee (also known as the Iroquois) and AngloAmerican colonists, a pair of colonial fur traders brutally assaulted a Seneca hunter near Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Though virtually forgotten today, the crime ignited a contest between Native American forms of justicerooted in community, forgiveness, and reparationsand the colonial ideology of harsh reprisal that called for the accused killers to be executed if found guilty. In Covered with Night, historian Nicole Eustace reconstructs the attack and its aftermath, introducing a group of unforgettable individualsfrom the slain mans resilient widow to an Indigenous diplomat known as Captain Civility to the scheming governor of Pennsylvaniaas she narrates a remarkable series of criminal investigations and crosscultural negotiations. Taking its title from a Haudenosaunee metaphor for mourning, Covered with Night ultimately urges us to consider Indigenous approaches to grief and condolence, rupture and repair, as we seek new avenues of justice in our own era.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Covered with Night'? A: 'Covered with Night' explores the clash between Native American forms of justice and colonial ideologies in early America, focusing on a violent event in 1722 that sparked wider discussions about justice and community.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Nicole Eustace, a historian recognized for her contributions to American history.
- Q: What recognition has 'Covered with Night' received? A: The book won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in History, the Francis Parkman Prize, and was a finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Covered with Night'? A: 'Covered with Night' was published on April 27, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Covered with Night' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Covered with Night' suitable for historical research? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed examination of early American history and is suitable for both casual readers and researchers interested in this period.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Covered with Night'? A: The book falls under the genre of 'Murder & Mayhem', focusing on historical events related to crime and justice.
- Q: Does the book offer a perspective on Indigenous justice? A: Yes, it highlights Indigenous approaches to justice, emphasizing community, forgiveness, and reparations in contrast to colonial punitive measures.
- Q: Is 'Covered with Night' a first edition? A: Yes, the version available is the first edition of 'Covered with Night'.