Dahcotah: Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling (eBook)

Mary H. Eastman (Autor)

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2022
186 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701792-9 (EAN)

Infos

Mary H. Eastman's 'Dahcotah: Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling' offers a captivating glimpse into the world of the Sioux tribe near Fort Snelling. This historical account is rich in detail, showcasing the everyday lives, traditions, and legends of the Sioux people. Eastman's writing style is immersive and vivid, drawing readers into a bygone era with her eloquent descriptions and deep insights into Native American culture. The book is a valuable contribution to American literature, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of Native American history in a respectful and insightful manner. Readers will find themselves engrossed in the stories and experiences of the Sioux tribe, gaining a newfound appreciation for their way of life. Mary H. Eastman's dedication to preserving and sharing these important cultural narratives shines through in this well-researched and thought-provoking work, making it a must-read for those interested in Native American history and folklore.

Autor

Mary Henderson Eastman (1818 – 1887) was an American author and advocate well-versed in the depiction of Native American cultures during the mid-19th century. Eastman's literary works predominantly focused on the life and lore of Indigenous peoples, exemplified by her notable contribution, 'Dahcotah: Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling' (1849). This text is considered a significant piece of ethnographic literature, as it provided contemporaneous readers with detailed insights into the Sioux nation's customs, beliefs, and everyday life at a time when westward expansion was disrupting indigenous ways of life. Eastman's writing is marked by a descriptive and empathetic style, which differed from the often derogative and stereotypical depictions prevalent in her era. Her engagement with Native American topics stemmed from her experience as the wife of an army officer stationed at Fort Snelling, which allowed her direct interaction with the Dakota people. Furthermore, her works contributed to the broader 19th-century literary movement that sought to record and, at times, romanticize the lives of Native Americans. While Eastman's works are not without critique, especially given her position as a white woman speaking for another culture, her efforts to document and respect Native American traditions remain a noted aspect of her legacy in American literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century indigenous studies • american folklore • American Indian tales • cultural storytelling • Dakota Indians • Dakota people legends • Early American anthropology • Folklore • Fort Snelling history • frontier life • Frontier Literature • historical accounts • History • indigenous narratives • Mary H. Eastman works • mid-19th century • Minnesota historical narratives • Native American History • Native American Legends • Plains Indians traditions • Sioux culture • Sioux tribe culture • social life and customs • western expansion