The Soul of the Indian by Charles Alexander Eastman
The author, who was raised among the Sioux until the age of 15, is a uniquely qualified interpreter of Native American ways. He discusses forms of ceremonial and symbolic worship, the unwritten scriptures, and the spirit world, emphasizing the universal quality and personal appeal of Native American religion.Charles Alexander Eastman was born on the Santee Reservation in Minnesota in 1858 and died in 1939. After his mother died and his father was kidnapped during the Minnesota Sioux uprising, he was raised by his grandparents. He was reunited with his father at the age of fifteen and began a life in white society. He went on to become a doctor and spent the remainder of his life assisting Indians in coping with changing circumstances and attempting to reconcile the contrasting ideals and beliefs of white society and Sioux culture.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780486430898 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486430898 |
| Title | The Soul of the Indian |
| Author | Charles Alexander Eastman |
| Series | Native American Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2003-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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