Charles Alexander Eastman

Indian Heroes and Great Chieftans

History Non-Fiction Biography

History Culture Tribes American History Character Legacy Indigenous Native American Leaders Ideals Chieftains Deeds

This book explores the lives and accomplishments of prominent Native American leaders and chiefs. The author, Charles Alexander Eastman, who himself was a member of the Santee Sioux tribe, presents these figures in a nuanced light, highlighting their...

Soul of the Indian

History Philosophy Memoir Non-Fiction Religion

History Religion Nature Tradition Culture Values Life Identity Spirituality Philosophy Indigenous Native American Ancestry

Charles Eastman's 'Soul of the Indian' is a deeply personal and insightful account of his life as a member of the Dakota Sioux tribe. He explores the rich cultural heritage, spiritual beliefs, and traditional ways of life of his people, juxtaposing t...

Indian Child Life

History Memoir Non-Fiction Children's Literature

Family History Nature Tradition Education Culture Childhood Life Indigenous First Nations Native American American Indian

This book, written by a Native American man, offers a personal and intimate glimpse into the lives of Native American children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It challenges the common stereotypes of Native Americans as 'savages' by present...

Indian To-day

History Political Science Non-Fiction Education

History Health Culture Reform Identity Anthropology Activism Native American Assimilation Indian schools Government policy Citizenship

Indian To-day is a comprehensive overview of the status and outlook of the North American Indian in the early 20th century. Based on the author's own observations and personal knowledge, the book addresses a wide range of issues including Indian scho...

From the Deep Woods to Civilization: Chapters in the Autobiography of an Indian

History Memoir Non-Fiction

History Politics Tradition Autobiography Education Identity Conversion Culture Clash Medicine Native American Assimilation

The book follows the life of Charles Alexander Eastman from his early days in the Sioux tribe to his education and assimilation into white society. It explores the challenges and triumphs of balancing two cultures and the impact of Westernization on...

Indian Boyhood

Adventure History Memoir Non-Fiction Children's Literature

History Nature Adventure Tradition Autobiography Education Culture Childhood Survival Coming-of-age Native American Sioux

Indian Boyhood is a poignant and immersive memoir that recounts the childhood of Charles Eastman, a Sioux boy born in the late 19th century. The book offers a unique glimpse into the traditional way of life of the Sioux people, as young Eastman learn...

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