Cries at Sundown
Cries at Sundown by Stephen S. Janes, published by Outskirts Press on May 13, 2018, is a historical fiction work that delves into the complex narratives surrounding the “discovery” of America. This edition spans 206 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the lives of millions of indigenous people who inhabited the continent long before European colonization, highlighting their diverse cultures, languages, and customs.
Readers will find five interwoven tales that traverse different times and places, centering on a woman who stands against the forces of conquest. Cries at Sundown invites reflection on the impact of Western civilization and the injustices faced by native populations throughout history. Through its richly researched narrative, the book encourages an examination of cultural heritage and the consequences of colonization.
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The “Discovery” of America… Long before Ferdinand and Isabella financed Columbus’ voyage across the sea, and tens of thousands of years before greedy Europe fought over the immense potential and wealth of a seemingly untouched continent, millions of indigenous people lived in diverse tribes and regions, with languages, customs, and vibrant cultures all their own. The towering edifice of American exceptionalism is built on a foundation of genocide, of native people killed by disease and war, forced from their homelands. Cries at Sundown immerses you in five interwoven tales across time and place, with a shining centerpiece telling the story of one woman who refuses to conveniently step aside for the conquerors. Epic, poetic, richly researched and deeply felt, Cries at Sundown asks each of us to examine the price of Western civilization, and calls for us to witness the injustices that have defined the growth of our country.
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