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Fully illustrated, charming guide for camping and outdoor
activities, written by a Sioux author. It includes Sioux language,
wood-craft, tracking animals, canoes, archery, and much more
THE SOUL OF THE INDIAN is Charles Eastman's fascinating study of
the religious and spiritual life of the Indian people, as he knew
them over 100 years ago. He explores the Dakota belief in God??the
Great Mystery?, ceremonies, symbolism, the moral code of the Dakota
and much more. Eastman was born on the Santee Reservation in
Minnesota in 1858. His grandparents raised him after his mother's
death and his father's capture during the ?Minnesota Sioux
Uprising?. At the age of fifteen, he was reunited with his father
and embarked on a life in white man's society. He became a doctor
and spent the rest of his life helping Indian people cope with the
changes to their world and trying to reconcile the opposing values
and beliefs of white society and Sioux culture.
The Shelf2Life Native American Studies Collection is a unique set
of pre-1923 materials that explore the characteristics and customs
of North American Indians. From traditional songs and dance of the
Apache and Navajo to the intricate patterns of Arapaho moccasins,
these titles explore the symbolic meaning of Native American music
and art. Complex relationships between tribal groups and government
are also examined, highlighting the historic struggle for land
rights, while the retelling of ancient myths and legends emphasize
a belief in the interconnection of humans and nature and provide
readers with significant insight into a culture deeply rooted in
spirituality. The Shelf2Life Native American Studies Collection
provides an invaluable perspective into Native American culture and
politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Soul of the Indian: An Interpretation (1911) is a work of
nonfiction by Charles Eastman. Recognized for his achievements as a
pioneering Native American physician, Eastman was also a prolific
writer whose personal stories, powerful meditations, and in-depth
studies of indigenous culture continue to be read and appreciated
today. In this ethnographic work, he describes the cultures and
traditions of indigenous Americans in order to dispel prejudice,
foster understanding, and reconcile Christianity with the religious
beliefs of his people. "The original attitude of the American
Indian toward the Eternal, the 'Great Mystery' that surrounds and
embraces us, was as simple as it was exalted. To him it was the
supreme conception, bringing with it the fullest measure of joy and
satisfaction possible in this life." Raised among the Dakota Sioux,
Charles Eastman knew firsthand the reverence with which the
American Indian experienced the world. Despite converting to
Christianity as an adult, Eastman recognized a need to right the
record on indigenous American cultures, much of which had been
written by missionaries and government officials sent to erase the
very traditions they claimed to describe. While far from perfect,
The Soul of the Indian: An Interpretation is an honest attempt to
correct the course of history, fostering peace and understanding
between the religions of his past and present: "I believe that
Christianity and modern civilization are opposed and
irreconcilable, and that the spirit of Christianity and of our
ancient religion is essentially the same."With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Charles Eastman's The Soul of the Indian: An Interpretation is a
classic work of Native American literature reimagined for modern
readers.
Memories of an Indian Boyhood (1902) is a memoir by Charles
Eastman. Recognized for his achievements as a pioneering Native
American physician, Eastman was also a prolific writer whose
personal stories, powerful meditations, and in-depth studies of
indigenous culture continue to be read and appreciated today. In
this memoir, his debut literary work, he recalls a youth marked by
tragedy and perseverance that earned him the name Ohiye S'a, Dakota
for "always wins." "What boy would not be an Indian for a while
when he thinks of the freest life in the world? This life was
mine." Although his birth and youth were marked by tragedy-the
death of his mother, his separation from his father and siblings
during the Dakota War of 1862-Eastman was able to experience the
joys of Dakota Sioux life with his maternal grandmother and her
family. "Every day there was a real hunt. There was real game.
Occasionally there was a medicine dance away off in the woods where
no one could disturb us [...]" Immersed in the traditions of his
people, Eastman-whose birthname was Hakadah-developed an identity
grounded in the wisdom of his elders, yet open to the world
outside. Nostalgic and full of gorgeous detail, Memories of an
Indian Boyhood is a story of one boy's youth that resonates with
all who read it. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles
Eastman's Memories of an Indian Boyhood is a classic work of Native
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
Memories of an Indian Boyhood (1902) is a memoir by Charles
Eastman. Recognized for his achievements as a pioneering Native
American physician, Eastman was also a prolific writer whose
personal stories, powerful meditations, and in-depth studies of
indigenous culture continue to be read and appreciated today. In
this memoir, his debut literary work, he recalls a youth marked by
tragedy and perseverance that earned him the name Ohiye S'a, Dakota
for "always wins." "What boy would not be an Indian for a while
when he thinks of the freest life in the world? This life was
mine." Although his birth and youth were marked by tragedy-the
death of his mother, his separation from his father and siblings
during the Dakota War of 1862-Eastman was able to experience the
joys of Dakota Sioux life with his maternal grandmother and her
family. "Every day there was a real hunt. There was real game.
Occasionally there was a medicine dance away off in the woods where
no one could disturb us [...]" Immersed in the traditions of his
people, Eastman-whose birthname was Hakadah-developed an identity
grounded in the wisdom of his elders, yet open to the world
outside. Nostalgic and full of gorgeous detail, Memories of an
Indian Boyhood is a story of one boy's youth that resonates with
all who read it. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles
Eastman's Memories of an Indian Boyhood is a classic work of Native
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Soul of the Indian is Charles A. Eastman's exploration and
documentation of religion as he experienced it during the late
nineteenth century. A Dakota physician and writer who sought to
bring understanding between Native and non-Native Americans,
Eastman (1858-1939) became one of the best-known Native Americans
of his time and a significant intellectual figure whose clarity of
vision endures today. In a straightforward manner Eastman
emphasizes the universal quality and personal appeal of his Dakota
religious heritage. First published in 1911, The Soul of the Indian
draws on his childhood teaching and ancestral ideals to counter the
research written by outsiders who treated the Dakotas' ancient
worldviews chiefly as a matter of curiosity. Eastman writes with
deep respect for his ancestors and their culture and history,
including a profound reverence for the environment, animals, and
plants. Though written more than a century ago, Eastman could be
speaking to our own time with its spiritual confusion and
environmental degradation. The new introduction by Brenda J. Child
grounds this important book in contemporary studies.
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