A Son of the Forest and Other Writings

This book brings together the best-known works of the 19th-century Indian writer William Apess, including the first extended autobiography by a Native American. The text is drawn from ON OUR OWN GROUND, which was named a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book. This new edition of Apesss classic texts is designed for classroom use.

Summary

This volume brings together the best-known works of the 19th-century Indian writer William Apess, including the first extended autobiography by a Native American. This abridged classroom edition is drawn from "On Our Own Ground" and has a new introduction.

Product details

• Authors: William Apess
• Assisted by: Barry O'Connell (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of Massachusetts Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.10.1997
• EAN: 9781558491076
• ISBN: 978-1-55849-107-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 235 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 304 g
• Series: Native Americans of the Northe; Native Americans of the Northe
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education