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The Autobiography Of A Winnebago Indian (1920)

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""The Autobiography Of A Winnebago Indian"" is a book written by Paul Radin and first published in 1920. The book is an account of the life of a Winnebago Indian named Crashing Thunder, who was born in the mid-19th century and lived through the tumultuous period of Indian-white relations in the United States. The book is based on interviews that Radin conducted with Crashing Thunder over a period of several years, and it provides a detailed and intimate portrait of the Winnebago culture, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by Native Americans during this period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including hunting and gathering practices, religious beliefs and rituals, social organization, and the impact of white settlement on Native American communities. It also provides insight into the personal experiences and perspectives of Crashing Thunder, including his experiences with boarding schools and his efforts to maintain his cultural identity in the face of assimilationist pressures. Overall, ""The Autobiography Of A Winnebago Indian"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique and important perspective on the experiences of Native Americans during a critical period in American history.This scarce antiquarian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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169049031
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 98
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 318 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 26. november 2024

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""The Autobiography Of A Winnebago Indian"" is a book written by Paul Radin and first published in 1920. The book is an account of the life of a Winnebago Indian named Crashing Thunder, who was born in the mid-19th century and lived through the tumultuous period of Indian-white relations in the United States. The book is based on interviews that Radin conducted with Crashing Thunder over a period of several years, and it provides a detailed and intimate portrait of the Winnebago culture, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by Native Americans during this period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including hunting and gathering practices, religious beliefs and rituals, social organization, and the impact of white settlement on Native American communities. It also provides insight into the personal experiences and perspectives of Crashing Thunder, including his experiences with boarding schools and his efforts to maintain his cultural identity in the face of assimilationist pressures. Overall, ""The Autobiography Of A Winnebago Indian"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique and important perspective on the experiences of Native Americans during a critical period in American history.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.

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