American Indian Stories, Second Edition

Description

American Indian Stories| first published in 1921| is a collection of childhood stories| allegorical fiction| and an essay.
One of the most famous Sioux writers and activists of the modern era| Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Bonnin) recalled legends and tales from oral tradition and used experiences from her life and community to educate others about the Yankton Sioux.
Determined| controversial| and visionary| she creatively worked to bridge the gap between her own culture and mainstream American society and advocated for Native rights on a national level.
Susan Rose Dominguez provides a new introduction to this edition.