Ka-Mi-Akin: Last Hero Of The Yakimas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432591762)

Ka-Mi-Akin: Last Hero Of The Yakimas is a historical account of the life of a Yakima Indian named Ka-Mi-Akin, written by A.J. Splawn. The book chronicles Ka-Mi-Akin's life from his birth in the mid-1800s to his death in 1916. The author provides a detailed description of the Yakima Indian tribe, their way of life, and their struggles with the white settlers who were encroaching on their land. The book also explores Ka-Mi-Akin's role as a leader and warrior, his relationships with other members of his tribe, and his efforts to preserve their culture and traditions in the face of adversity. The author draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and interviews with people who knew Ka-Mi-Akin to create a vivid and compelling portrait of this important figure in Yakima Indian history. Overall, Ka-Mi-Akin: Last Hero Of The Yakimas is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on an important chapter in the history of the Pacific Northwest.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: A. J. Splawn
ISBN-10: 1432591762
ISBN-13: 9781432591762
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 528
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.18d