Memories of an Indian Boyhood

<p><I>Memories of an Indian Boyhood</I> (1902) is a memoir by Charles Eastman. Recognized for his achievements as a pioneering Native American physician Eastman was also a prolific writer whose personal stories powerful meditations and in-depth studies of indigenous culture continue to be read and appreciated today. In this memoir his debut literary work he recalls a youth marked by tragedy and perseverance that earned him the name Oh��ye S'a Dakota for always wins. What boy would not be an Indian for a while when he thinks of the freest life in the world? This life was mine. Although his birth and youth were marked by tragedy-the death of his mother his separation from his father and siblings during the Dakota War of 1862-Eastman was able to experience the joys of Dakota Sioux life with his maternal grandmother and her family. Every day there was a real hunt. There was real game. Occasionally there was a medicine dance away off in the woods where no one could disturb us [...] Immersed in the traditions of his people Eastman-whose birthname was Hakadah-developed an identity grounded in the wisdom of his elders yet open to the world outside. Nostalgic and full of gorgeous detail <I>Memories of an Indian Boyhood</I> is a story of one boy's youth that resonates with all who read it. This edition of Charles Eastman's <I>Memories of an Indian Boyhood</I> is a classic work of Native American literature reimagined for modern readers.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>