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My People the Sioux
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ISBN13: 9781025858340
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
My People the Sioux is a powerful and firsthand account of the Lakota people during a period of monumental transition. Written by Luther Standing Bear, an Oglala Lakota chief and one of the first students at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, this memoir offers an intimate look at the traditional customs, social structures, and spiritual beliefs of the Sioux nation.
The narrative spans from the author's childhood on the Great Plains-detailing the buffalo hunt, the sun dance, and the intricate rhythms of tribal life-to the profound challenges of forced assimilation and life on the reservation. Standing Bear provides a vital bridge between two worlds, offering a unique perspective on the impact of Westward expansion from a deeply personal Indigenous viewpoint. The work serves as both a method of cultural preservation and a poignant reflection on the transformation of the American West.
Through vivid and dignified storytelling, My People the Sioux captures the resilience of a people striving to maintain their identity and heritage. It remains an essential primary source for readers interested in Native American history, biography, and the enduring legacy of the Lakota people.
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