Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains (Native American) [Paperback]

Charles A. Eastman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Native American | Publication Date: November 2, 2011

Raised as a young Sioux in the 1860s and 1870s, Eastman knew some of the Indian leaders he portrays here in vivid, biographical sketches. Included are Red Cloud, Rain-in-the-Face, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Little Crow, Chief Joseph and 9 more. These inspiring pieces are enhanced with 12 portraits.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This collection provides biographical sketches of 15 great Indian leaders, most Sioux; tracing their historical importance to both white and Native peoples. While students may turn to this for supplemental reading, many an adult will find this a fine refresher course on key Native leaders. -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Charles Alexander Eastman was a Native American author. His works are unique owing to the fact that his childhood was spent in his tribe. His education enabled him to provide first-hand accounts of the ways of the Indians. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; New edition edition (November 2, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486296083
• ISBN-13: 978-0486296081
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Special Groups > Native American Studies

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Perspective, August 4, 2009

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Ann B. Keller "Ann B. Keller" (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains (Paperback)

Who better to chronicle the great deeds, sorrows, bravery and honor of some of America's greatest chiefs than a Santee Sioux? Physician Charles A. Eastman seeks to correct many misunderstandings about Native Americans and portrays leaders in the Sioux, Cheyenne and Nez Perce nations in a realistic light.

Here are the stories of some of the famous chiefs, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and Red Cloud, as well as tales of those whose names may not be as familiar to us, such as Two Strike, Dull Knife, Hole-in-the-Day, Tamahay or Gall. Highlighted by beautiful black and white portraits, this book is a real eye opener. Anyone who loves the history of the American West will enjoy reading this interesting perspective, told with honor by a true American.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains, March 26, 2011

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This review is from: Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains (Kindle Edition)

A good read. The author actually talked with some of the people he wrote about. He impressed me enough to want to learn more about him and why he wrote this book. When I learned more, I wondered why the author, Charles Alexander Eastman, was unknown to me. This man was a Native American Sioux writing about Native Americans. I feel that this book should have been sugested reading when I was in school. If you want to learn more about Native Americans or have your children learn more, this book is a must read.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains (Dover Books on the American Indian), September 3, 2009

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Peggy Nelson (Nixa Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains (Native American) (Paperback)

If you are interested in the history of the American Indian this is a book you should read.