The Arrow-Maker

The Arrow-Maker is a three-act drama written by Mary Austin and first published in 1915. The play is set in a Native American community in the southwestern United States and explores themes of tradition, modernization, and the clash of cultures.The main character, Arrow-Maker, is a respected elder in the community who is known for his skill in crafting arrows. He is deeply committed to preserving the traditions of his people, but his grandson, Running Deer, is eager to embrace the ways of the white settlers who are encroaching on their land.As the play unfolds, tensions rise between Arrow-Maker and Running Deer, as well as between the Native American community and the white settlers. The conflict comes to a head when a group of settlers attempt to take over the land where the Native Americans have lived for generations.Throughout the play, Austin explores the complexities of cultural identity and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the face of modernization and assimilation. The Arrow-Maker is a powerful work that offers a nuanced and thought-provoking portrayal of Native American life and culture in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.