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When it was first published in 1928, Luther Standing Bear's autobiographical account of his tribe and tribesmen was hailed by Van Wyck Brooks as "one of the most engaging and veracious we have ever had." It remains a landmark in Indian literature, among the first books about... Read Full Overview

When it was first published in 1928, Luther Standing Bear's autobiographical account of his tribe and tribesmen was hailed by Van Wyck Brooks as "one of the most engaging and veracious we have ever had." It remains a landmark in Indian literature, among the first... Read Full Overview

My People The Sioux is a book written by Luther Standing Bear, a member of the Sioux tribe. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the history, culture, and way of life of the Sioux people. The author shares his personal experiences and stories passed down... Read Full Overview

"one of the most engaging and veracious accounts we have ever had." - Van Wyck Brooks Born in the 1860s, the son of a Lakota chief, Standing Bear was in the first class at Carlisle Indian School, witnessed the Ghost Dance uprising from the Pine Ridge Reservation, toured Europe... Read Full Overview

Born in 1868 the son of an Oglala chief, Luther Standing Bear was in the first class at Carlisle, witnessed the Ghost Dance uprising from the Pine Ridge Reservation, toured Europe with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, and devoted his later years to the Indian rights movement of... Read Full Overview

When it was first published in 1928, Luther Standing Bear s autobiographical account of his tribe and tribesmen was hailed by Van Wyck Brooks as "one of the most engaging and veracious we have ever had." It remains a landmark in Indian literature, among the first books about... Read Full Overview

My People The Sioux is a book written by Luther Standing Bear, a member of the Sioux tribe. The book provides a detailed and personal account of the history, culture, and traditions of the Sioux people. Standing Bear shares his own experiences and insights into the lives of the... Read Full Overview

My People The Sioux is a book written by Luther Standing Bear, a member of the Sioux tribe, that provides a detailed account of the culture, traditions, and history of the Sioux people. The book covers various aspects of Sioux life, including their spiritual beliefs, social organization,... Read Full Overview

My People The Sioux is a book written by Luther Standing Bear, a member of the Sioux tribe, that provides an intimate and detailed account of the history, culture, and way of life of the Sioux people. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Sioux's traditional beliefs... Read Full Overview