Sixth printing thus of this edition with an epilogue by Matthiessen, and an afterward by Martin Garbus. First published by Viking in 1983. Thick octavo in near fine condition with half light brick colord boards and half black cloth stamped in copper on spine. The dust jacket is price clipped with very slight edgewear. "The first solidly documented account of the U.S. government'srenewed assault upon the American Indians that began in the 1970's". Account of the encounter between federal agents and members of AIM ( American Indian Movement) that tok place near Wounded Knee, South Dakota in 1975, and the fallout and repercussins of that encounter. Oglala leader Leonard Pelter was convicted of murder. An important book about the modern American Indian movement and Leonard Peltier. xli, 645 pp. History, Politics, Native Americans, Biography, American Indian Movement, Leonard Peltier, Human rights, Human rights violations. 8vo - over 7ž" - 9ž" tall. Seller Inventory # 007653

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Title: In the Spirit of Crazy Horse

Publisher: Viking Penquin, New York

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Half Cloth

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Examines the fatal confrontation between Native Americans and FBI agents at Wounded Knee in 1975 that led to the conviction of Indian leader Leonard Peltier

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PETER MATTHIESSEN has written eight novels, a book of short stories, and, from his career as a naturalist and environmental activist, numerous acclaimed works of nonfiction. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1974. He is a founder of the Paris Review and has won two National Book Awards, the 2000 Heinz Award in the Arts and Humanities, and the 2010 Spiros Vergos Prize for Freedom of Expression.

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