From The Deep Woods To Civilization

From The Deep Woods To Civilization is a memoir written by Charles A. Eastman, a Native American man who was born in the mid-19th century and grew up in the traditional lifestyle of the Santee Dakota tribe. The book details his journey from living in the deep woods of Minnesota to attending school and eventually becoming a doctor. It also explores the clash between Native American culture and the dominant white culture of the time, as well as Eastman's personal struggles with identity and belonging. Throughout the book, Eastman provides insight into the traditions and beliefs of his people, as well as their experiences with colonization and forced assimilation. Overall, From The Deep Woods To Civilization is a powerful and thought-provoking account of one man's journey to reconcile his Native American heritage with the demands of modern society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.