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Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West,Used
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER A powerful work of visual nonfiction about three generations of an Apache family struggling to protect sacred land from a multinational mining corporation, by MacArthur Genius and National Book Award finalist Lauren Redniss, the acclaimed author of Thunder & LightningBrilliant . . . virtuosic . . . a master storyteller of a new order.Eliza Griswold, The New York Times Book Review (Editors Choice)NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWSOak Flat is a serene highelevation mesa that sits above the southeastern Arizona desert, fifteen miles to the west of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. For the San Carlos tribe, Oak Flat is a holy place, an ancient burial ground and religious site where Apache girls celebrate the comingofage ritual known as the Sunrise Ceremony. In 1995, a massive untapped copper reserve was discovered nearby. A decade later, a law was passed transferring the area to a private company, whose planned copper mine will wipe Oak Flat off the mapsending its natural springs, petroglyphcovered rocks, and oldgrowth trees tumbling into a void.Rednisss deep reporting and haunting artwork anchor this mesmerizing human narrative. Oak Flat tells the story of a raceagainsttime struggle for a swath of American land, which pits one of the poorest communities in the United States against the federal government and two of the worlds largest mining conglomerates. The book follows the fortunes of two families with profound connections to the contested site: the Nosies, an Apache family whose teenage daughter is an activist and leader in the Oak Flat fight, and the Gorhams, a mining family whose patriarch was a sheriff in the lawless early days of Arizona statehood.The stillunresolved Oak Flat conflict is ripped from todays headlines, but its story resonates with foundational American themes: the saga of westward expansion, the resistance and resilience of Native peoples, and the efforts of profiteers to control the land and unearth treasure beneath it while the lives of individuals hang in the balance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West' about? A: The book narrates the struggle of three generations of an Apache family to protect sacred land from a mining corporation, highlighting themes of cultural heritage, environmental justice, and community resilience.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Oak Flat'? A: The author is Lauren Redniss, a MacArthur Fellow and National Book Award finalist known for her unique visual storytelling style.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 17, 2020.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Oak Flat'? A: 'Oak Flat' contains 288 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Oak Flat' available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'Oak Flat'? A: The book explores themes of sacred land preservation, Native American rights, environmental impact of mining, and the clash between corporate interests and indigenous heritage.
- Q: Is there any artwork in 'Oak Flat'? A: Yes, Lauren Redniss incorporates haunting artwork that complements the narrative and enhances the storytelling.
- Q: Who are the key families featured in the book? A: The book follows the Nosie family, Apache activists, and the Gorham family, associated with the mining industry, illustrating the conflict from both perspectives.
- Q: What critical acclaim has 'Oak Flat' received? A: 'Oak Flat' is a national bestseller and was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews.
- Q: Can 'Oak Flat' be considered a visual nonfiction work? A: Yes, 'Oak Flat' is recognized as a powerful work of visual nonfiction, combining narrative and art to tell a compelling story.