Professor of Anthropology Andrea Smith‘s book Memory Wars: Settlers and Natives Remember Washington’s Sullivan Expedition of 1779 received a terrific review by Matthew C. Ward in the Journal of American History. Ward says,
Through its use of a wide range of sources and approaches, Memory Wars provides an excellent study of how divergent and complex forces have shaped public perception, memory, and the commemoration of a major historical event. The approach used in the book should be applicable elsewhere to reveal the distinct local and regional forces that have shaped public history. The work will be significant for scholars interested in memory formation and the construction of national and regional history.
Kudos, Prof. Smith!