Impressions Of An Indian Childhood

By Zitkála-Šá and Gertrude Simmons Bonnin

Book Overview

Impressions Of An Indian Childhood is a collection of autobiographical essays by Zitkala-Sa, a Native American woman who was born on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota in 1876. The book tells the story of Zitkala-Sa's childhood experiences growing up as a member of the Sioux tribe, before she was sent away to a boarding school for Native American children.The essays in this book provide a vivid and personal account of Zitkala-Sa's life on the reservation, including her relationships with her family, her experiences with traditional Sioux customs and beliefs, and her encounters with white settlers and missionaries. The book also explores the challenges and conflicts that Zitkala-Sa faced as she tried to navigate the cultural divide between her Native American heritage and the dominant white culture of the United States.In addition to its historical and cultural significance, Impressions Of An Indian Childhood is also a powerful work of literature, featuring evocative descriptions of the natural world, poignant reflections on the nature of identity and belonging, and a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and strength of the Native American people. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history, culture, and literature.My mission done, I ran back, skipping and jumping with delight. All out of breath, I told my mother almost the exact words of the answers to my invitation. Frequently she asked, ""What were they doing when you entered their tepee?"" This taught me to remember all I saw at a single glance. Often I told my mother my impressions without being questioned.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: 116266746X
• ISBN13: 9781162667461
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"