The American West, 1860-1890: years of broken promises, disillusionment, war and massacre. Woven into an engrossing saga of cruelty, treachery and violence are the fascinating stories of such legendary figures as Sitting Bull, Cochise, Crazy Horse and Geronimo. First published in 1970, Dee Brown s brutal and compelling narrative changed the way people thought about the original inhabitants of America, and focused attention on a national disgrace.