American Indian Stories
Read by: Nancy Lee -- Time: 3 hours 23 minutes
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Based on the life of the author and members of her tribe, these stories provide a revealing glimpse into the world of the Dakota-Sioux at the turn of the last century. Originally published 1921. [abridged]
[Adult (non-fiction) - Native American studies] "There is no great; there is no small; in the mind that causeth all." -- Zitkala-Sa
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Edited by: Joel Nicholas
Cover by: Virginia Vaalko
CONTENTS:
The audiobook is divided into two volumes. Volume One is based on the experiences of the author, and describes a young girl growing up in a changing environment. Volume Two consists of revealing stories about other members of her tribe.
Volume One:
Volume Two:
Abridgement: The last chapter, "America's Indian Problem", was removed; as it is only a (now irrelevant) open letter to the former President Taft's administration.
Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Bonnin) was a beautiful Dakota-Sioux Indian. She was a member of the Woman's National Foundation, League of American Pen-Women, and the Washington Salon. Through lectures and stories such as "Old Indian Legends" and "Americanize The First American" she tried to make the public aware of Dakota-Sioux Indians, their culture and their plight.
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Copyright Winter 2005, CoolBeat Audiobook Publishing
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