Indian Oratory: Famous Speeches by Noted Indian Chiefs (Volume 110) (The Civilization of the American Indian Series)

Vanderwerth, W. C.

ISBN 10: 0806115750 / ISBN 13: 9780806115757

Edité par University of Oklahoma Press, 1979

Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. N° de réf. du vendeur GICWV.0806115750.A

Synopsis :

This collection of notable speeches by early-day leaders of twenty-two Indian tribes adds a new dimension to our knowledge of the original Americans and their own view of the tide of history engulfing them.

Little written record of their oratory exists, although Indians made much use of publics address. Around the council fires tribal affairs were settled without benefit of the written word, and young men attended to hear the speeches, observe their delivery, and consider the weight of reasoned argument.

Some of the early white men who traveled and lived among the Indians left transcriptions of tribal council meetings and speeches, and other orations were translated at treaty council meetings with delegates of the United States government. From these scattered reports and the few other existing sources this book presents a reconstruction of contemporary thought of the leading men of many tribes.

Chronologically, the selections range from the days of early contact with the whites in the 1750's to a speech by Quanah Parker in 1910. Several of the orations were delivered at the famous Medicine Lodge Council in 1867.

A short biography of each orator states the conditions under which the speeches were made, locates the place of the council or meeting, and includes a photograph or copy of a painting of the speaker.

Speakers chosen to represent the tribes at treaty council were all orators of great natural ability, well trained in the Indian oral traditions. Acutely conscious that they were the selected representatives of their people, these men delivered eloquent, moving speeches, often using wit and sarcasm to good effect. They were well aware of all the issues involved, and they bargained with great statesmanship for survival of their traditional way of life.

À propos des auteurs:

W. C. Vanderwerth, was a professional writer specializing in Indian history. His articles appeared in many well-known periodicals.

William R. Carmack was formerly assistant commissioner for Community Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and is presently chairman of the Department of Speech and Assistant Provost in the University of Oklahoma.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Indian Oratory: Famous Speeches by Noted ...
Éditeur : University of Oklahoma Press
Date d'édition : 1979
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : acceptable