My Indian Boyhood: The Memoirs of Luther Standing Bear (eBook)

Luther Standing Bear (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
90 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-633811346-7 (EAN)

Infos

Luther Standing Bear's 'My Indian Boyhood: The Memoirs of Luther Standing Bear' offers a poignant glimpse into the life of an Oglala Sioux man growing up in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written in a personal and engaging narrative style, the book intricately details Standing Bear's experiences, traditions, and struggles as a Native American boy. Standing Bear skillfully weaves together vivid descriptions of his family life, tribal customs, and the natural world around him, providing readers with a rich tapestry of his cultural heritage. The book not only serves as a historical account but also sheds light on the resilience and spirit of the Lakota people during a challenging period of assimilation and cultural suppression. Standing Bear's writing reflects a deep connection to his heritage and a desire to preserve and share his people's stories with future generations. Readers will be captivated by his vivid storytelling and gain a valuable insight into the life and traditions of the Lakota Sioux. 'My Indian Boyhood' is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history, culture, and personal narratives.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.1.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: Civil War • cultural heritage • Educational narrative • Empire of the Summer Moon • historical autobiography • indigenous perspective • Karl May • killers of the flower moon • Lakota culture • Late 1800s childhood • Lincoln • Native American Memoir • Native Americans • Native Roots • Nonfiction Storytelling • progressive activism • ron chernow • Sovereignty preservation • Texas • Wild West