Indian Education And Civilization: A Report Prepared In Answer To Senate Resolution Of February 23, 1885 (1888)

By Alice C. Fletcher

Book Overview

The book ""Indian Education And Civilization: A Report Prepared In Answer To Senate Resolution Of February 23, 1885"" was written by Alice C. Fletcher and published in 1888. The book is a report that was prepared in response to a Senate resolution of February 23, 1885. The report focuses on the education and civilization of Native American tribes in the United States. The author, Alice C. Fletcher, was an anthropologist who was appointed by the United States government to study the Indian tribes of the Plains region. She spent several years living among the tribes and studying their culture, language, and way of life. In this book, she shares her observations and insights on the Indian education system and the efforts made by the government to improve it.The book covers various aspects of Indian education, including the history of Indian schools, the curriculum, the teachers, and the students. Fletcher also discusses the challenges faced by the Indian education system, such as the lack of funding and the resistance of some tribes to sending their children to school. She also explores the impact of education on the Indian tribes, both positive and negative.Overall, ""Indian Education And Civilization"" provides a detailed and informative account of the Indian education system in the late 19th century. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the efforts made by the United States government to assimilate Native American tribes into mainstream American society.This scarce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: 1163956481
• ISBN13: 9781163956489
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 698 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"