Fifty Years On The Warpath (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432566418)

Fifty Years On The Warpath is a memoir written by Chief White Eagle, a Native American leader who fought for his people's rights and sovereignty for over five decades. The book chronicles his life from his childhood in a traditional Native American village, to his experiences in boarding schools and the military, to his leadership roles in various organizations advocating for Native American rights.Chief White Eagle's story is a powerful testament to the resilience and strength of Native American communities in the face of adversity. He describes the challenges his people faced, including forced assimilation, land theft, and discrimination, and how he and others fought back against these injustices.The book also offers a unique perspective on key historical events and movements, such as the American Indian Movement, the occupation of Alcatraz Island, and the Wounded Knee incident. Through Chief White Eagle's eyes, readers gain insight into the motivations and strategies of these movements, as well as their successes and failures.Throughout the book, Chief White Eagle emphasizes the importance of preserving Native American culture and traditions, and the need for continued activism and advocacy. His memoir is a powerful call to action for all those who care about justice and equality.Biographical, With Historical Sketches Of Mexico And Indian Life.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.

Author: Chief White Eagle
ISBN-10: 1432566415
ISBN-13: 9781432566418
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d