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The book of the American Indian /

"In these and other stories written from 1890-1905, Hamlin Garland sought to capture his vision of the spirit of the Native American Indian in transition. Based on ten years of visits to reservations in the American West, these stories are of interest for readers today in part because they illu...

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Main Author: Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940.
Contributors: Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909, (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; London : Harper & Brothers, ©1923.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects and Genres:
Garland, Hamlin, > 1860-1940.
Garland, Hamlin, > 1860-1940
1800-1899
Indians of North America > West (U.S.) > History > 19th century.
Indians of North America > West (U.S.) > Social life and customs.
Frontier and pioneer life > West (U.S.)
Indiens d'Amérique > États-Unis (Ouest) > Mœurs et coutumes.
Frontier and pioneer life.
Indians of North America.
Indians of North America > Social life and customs.
West United States.
History.
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Table of Contents:
  • Wahiah, a Spartan mother
  • Nistina
  • The iron khiva
  • The new medicine house
  • Rising Wolf, ghost dancer
  • The river's warning
  • Lone Wolf's old guard
  • Big Moggasen
  • The storm-child
  • The blood lust
  • The remorse of Waumdisapa
  • A decree of council
  • Drifting Crane
  • The story of Howling Wolf
  • The silent eaters. The beginngings of power ; Policy and council ; The Battle of the Big Horn
  • Dark days of winter ; The chief surrenders himself ; In captivity ; He opposed all treaties ; The return of the spirits ; The message of Kicking Bear ; The dance begins ; The breaking of the peace pipe ; The chief proposes a test ; The chief plans a journey ; The death of a chief.

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