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Great speeches by Native Americans

Great speeches by Native Americans

EssaysHistory
Pages
160
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together 82 powerful speeches from influential Native American leaders and activists. Featuring selections from figures like Russell Means, Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, and Tecumseh, this book offers primary source insights into significant moments in Native American history and culture. It provides a direct look at the words that shaped movements and expressed the perspectives of these important voices.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingReflectiveIntellectual

Genres

Essays History Politics & Society

Authors

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Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience. This work explores themes within American literature.

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Chief Tecumseh

Chief Tecumseh was a Shawnee leader and orator known for his powerful speeches. His words, which often called for Native American unity, are featured in collections like "Great speeches by Native Americans.

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Robert Blaisdell

Robert Blaisdell is the editor behind collections like Infamous Speeches and Great Speeches by Native Americans. He also has a knack for children's books, creating the Adventures of Hercules Coloring Book and an adaptation of The Call of the Wild. His work also includes a collection of Irish Verse.

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Sitting Bull

A Hunkpapa Lakota holy man who led his people during years of resistance to United States government policies (Wikipedia).