The Essential Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa): Light on the Indian World by Charles Ea

Description: The Essential Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa) by Charles Eastman Contains the important writings of the author, the first Native American author to live simultaneously in both traditional world of Santee Sioux and modern civilization of white man. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This revised and updated edition contains the most important writings of Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa), the first Native American author to live simultaneously in both the traditional world of the Santee Sioux and the modern civilization of the white man. Dr. Eastman also attended the injured at the Battle of Wounded Knee. Ohiyesas works represent a complete explanation of the philosophy and moral code of the Plains Indian. Ohiyesas message speaks to every person who seeks a spiritual way in the midst of a society increasingly dominated by materialism and industrial technology. Sun Dance chief, James Trosper writes, It is a small miracle that these important spiritual teachings have been preserved for us. This new edition contains 10 sepia photographs from Eastmans life and a thought-provoking foreword by Raymond Wilson. Author Biography Eastman graduated from Dartmouth in 1887 and continued on and got his MD from Boston Univeristy. After graduating he got a job at the Pine Ridge Agency treating the injuries of survivors of the Wounded Knee Massacre. He spent the rest of his life helping Indian people cope with the changes to their world and trying to reconcile the opposing values and beliefs of white society and Sioux culture. Prizes Short-listed for Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (Religion) 2007 Details ISBN1933316330 Short Title ESSENTIAL CHARLES EASTMAN (OHI Language English ISBN-10 1933316330 ISBN-13 9781933316338 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Imprint World Wisdom Books Subtitle Light on the Indian World Country of Publication United States Publisher World Wisdom Books Series Sacred Worlds Pages 256 DOI 10.1604/9781933316338 AU Release Date 2007-01-24 NZ Release Date 2007-01-24 US Release Date 2007-01-24 UK Release Date 2007-01-24 Author Charles Eastman Edition Description Revised edition Publication Date 2007-01-24 DEWEY 299.7852 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137167153;

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