I Am a Man : Chief Standing Bears Journey for Justice

English

ISBN: 0312606389

EAN: 9780312606381

Category: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies/Biography & Autobiography / Native Americans/History / Native American/

Publisher: St. Martins Press

Release Date: 01/09/2010

Synopsis: In 1877, Standing Bears Ponca Indian tribe was forcibly removed from its lands in Nebraska and marched south to Indian Territory. I Am a Man tells the story of Standing Bears efforts to reclaim his lands and rights, ending in his successful use of habeas corpus to gain access to the courts and ultimately his freedoms. This is a story of survival, of a people who arose from the ashes of injustice, disease, neglect, alcoholism, and starvation. It explores fundamental issues of citizenship, constitutional protection, and the nature of democracy-issues that continue to resonate loudly in 21st century America. Staritas well researched and insightful account reads like historical fiction- his careful characterizations and vivid descriptions bring this piece of American history brilliantly to life.

I Am a Man : Chief Standing Bears Journey for Justice

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.77 inches

Width: 5.52 inches

Length: 8.25 inches

Weight: 3.53 oz

Pages: 288