Description
Inscribed by author Patrick Mendoza. 1993 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This inscribed copy of “Song of Sorrow: Massacre at Sand Creek” by Patrick Mendoza offers a poignant and harrowing account of one of the most tragic events in the history of the American West. Published in 1993, this book sheds light on the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864, a brutal attack by the U.S. Army on a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho people. Mendoza’s meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring to life the perspectives of both the Native Americans and the soldiers involved, providing a nuanced and unflinching examination of this dark chapter in the nation’s past.
Mendoza’s work is particularly noteworthy for its inclusion of firsthand accounts from survivors and descendants of the massacre, offering a rare and invaluable glimpse into the lived experiences of those affected. This inscribed copy, with its minor wear and creasing, bears the marks of a book well-loved and deeply engaged with by its previous owner. For collectors and readers alike, this volume represents an essential addition to any library on Native American history and the complex legacy of the American frontier.
