Hiou Tenas Iktah (1900)

By Edward Jay Allen

Book Overview

""Hiou Tenas Iktah"" is a novel written by Edward Jay Allen and published in 1900. The story is set in the Pacific Northwest during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Native American boy named Iktah. Iktah is a member of the Chinook tribe and is forced to leave his home and family to attend a government-run Indian boarding school. The novel explores the struggles and challenges Iktah faces as he tries to adapt to the new way of life imposed upon him by the white settlers. Throughout the story, Iktah must navigate cultural differences, racism, and the loss of his identity as a member of his tribe. The novel also touches on themes of assimilation, colonialism, and the impact of government policies on indigenous communities. Overall, ""Hiou Tenas Iktah"" is a poignant and thought-provoking work that sheds light on the complex history of Native American boarding schools and the lasting effects they had on indigenous communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120292972
• ISBN13: 9781120292971
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"