Recycling

Recycling by Mike Goldsmith

Remarkable for their eloquence, depth of feeling, and oratorical mastery, these 82 compelling speeches encompass five centuries of Indian encounters with nonindigenous people. Beginning with a 1540 refusal by a Timucua chief to parley with Hernando de Soto (With such a people I want no peace), the collection extends to the 20th-century address of activist Russell Means to the United Nations affiliates and members of the Human Rights Commission (We are people who love in the belly of the monster).
Other memorable orations include Powhatan's Why should you destroy us, who have provided you with food? (1609); Red Jacket's We like our religion, and do not want another (1811); Osceola's I love my home, and will not go from it (1834); Red Cloud's The Great Spirit made us both (1870); Chief Joseph's I will fight no more forever (1877); Sitting Bull's The life my people want is a life of freedom (1882); and many more. Other notable speakers represented here include Tecumseh, Seattle, Geronimo, and Crazy Horse, as well as many lesser-known leaders.
Graced by forceful metaphors and vivid imagery expressing emotions that range from the utmost indignation to the deepest sorrow, these addresses are deeply moving documents that offer a window into the hearts and minds of Native Americans as they struggled against the overwhelming tide of European and American encroachment. This inexpensive edition, with informative notes about each speech and orator, will prove indispensable to anyone interested in Native American history and culture.

Dr. Mike Goldsmith is both a working scientist and a writer of science books-mainly for children. His main areas of research are astronomy and sound. Since 1999, Mike has written over 40 science books. Two were shortlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Writing. His books have been published in over 20 countries and cover many areas of science and technology. They have been written for readers of many ages, from toddlers to adults. Since 1986, Mike has written over 50 papers, reports, and articles about sound, astronomy, and many other science topics. He has been interviewed about noise pollution on Canadian, US, Australian, and UK radio and has given several presentations on the subject and on others, including Einstein and Dark Energy. Mike lives in Twickenham, near London, England.

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ISBN 13	9780778747390
ISBN 10	0778747395
Titel	Recycling
Autor	Mike Goldsmith
Serie	Now We Know About
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Crabtree Classics
Erscheinungsjahr	2009-08-01
Seitenanzahl	24
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