A harsh but clear-eyed story of native-white relations in North America since the beginning. He clearly outlines the constants in the relationship, and the barely masked goals that continue to underly political and social policy in relation to native groups in both Canada and the U.S. While he is mostly focused and events and perspectives of natives, he at the same time paints a picture of our greedy, self-centred, feckless, amoral anglo-american culture.
The whole thing is still told in King's ironic, humorous, jokey voice.
Worth a reread, as there is a lot to absorb.
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