Land of the Spotted Eagle

Land of the Spotted Eagle

When Standing Bear returned to the Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation after sixteen years' absence, his dismay at the condition of his people may well have served as a catalyst for the writing of this book, first published in 1933. In addition to describing the customs, manners, and traditions of the Teton Sioux, Standing Bear also offered general comments about the importance of Native cultures and values and the status of Indian peoples in American society. With the assistance of Melvin R. Gilmore, curator of ethnology at the University of Michigan, and Warcaziwin, Standing Bearâ€™s niece and secretary, Standing Bear sought to tell the white man â€œjust howâ€ they â€œlived as Lakotans.â€
Land of the Spotted Eagle is generously interspersed with personal reminiscences and anecdotes, including chapters on child rearing, social and political organization, family, religion, and manhood. Standing Bear's views on Indian affairs and his suggestions for the improvement of white-Indian relations are presented in the two closing chapters.
Country USA
Manufacturer Bison Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-01-01
Format Kindle eBook

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