Lakota woman

A unique autobiography unparalleled in American Indian literature, and a deeply moving account of a woman's triumphant struggle to survive in a hostile world. This is the powerful autobiography of Mary Brave Bird, who grew up in the misery of a South Dakota reservation. Rebelling against the vi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Brave Bird, Mary (Author), Erdoes, Richard, 1912-2008 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Grove Weidenfeld, 1990.
Edition:First edition.
Physical Description:
263 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Subjects:
Brave Bird, Mary.
Lakota Indians -- Biography.
Lakota Indians -- Social conditions.
Dakota Indians -- Biography.
Dakota Indians -- Social conditions.
Dakota women -- Biography.
Rosebud Indian Reservation (S.D.)
Brave Bird, Mary.
Dakota Indians -- Social conditions.
Rosebud Indian Reservation (S.D.)
Teton -- Biography.
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Summary:A unique autobiography unparalleled in American Indian literature, and a deeply moving account of a woman's triumphant struggle to survive in a hostile world. This is the powerful autobiography of Mary Brave Bird, who grew up in the misery of a South Dakota reservation. Rebelling against the violence and hopelessness of reservation life, she joined the tribal pride movement in an effort to bring about much-needed changes.
Award Notes:
American Book Award, 1991.
Awards:American Book Award, 1991.
Physical Description:
263 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN:0802111017
9780802111012
0060973897
9780060973896
9780802145420
0802145426

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