JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Girl in the Middle: A Recovered History of the American West. By Martha A. Sandweiss.

Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 4. P. 342 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Hyde, Anne 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the article is Martha A. Sandweiss's book, *The Girl in the Middle: A Recovered History of the American West*, which explores the significance of an 1868 photograph featuring Sophie Mousseau, a young Indian girl, amidst White authorities at Fort Laramie. Sandweiss investigates the historical context of the photograph, highlighting the erasure of Indigenous narratives in American history and the violent U.S. Indian policies represented by figures like General William S. Harney. The book emphasizes personal colonial trauma through Sophie's life story, illustrating the impact of war on families and the struggle for recognition of Indigenous rights. Sandweiss's work aims to recover lost histories and challenge the dominant narratives surrounding the American West. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/12, Vol. 56, Issue 4, p342
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Education
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:0043-3810
DOI:10.1093/whq/whaf069
Accession Number:190282291
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