American Indian Stories (1921)

American Indian Stories is a collection of autobiographical essays and short stories written by Zitkala-Sa, a Native American woman born in 1876 on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. The book was first published in 1921 and is considered a landmark work of Native American literature.The essays and stories in American Indian Stories provide a unique perspective on the experiences of Native Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Zitkala-Sa writes about her own experiences growing up on a reservation, attending boarding school, and navigating the cultural divide between Native American and white American societies. She also writes about the struggles and injustices faced by Native Americans, including forced assimilation, land theft, and discrimination.The book includes several short stories that provide insight into traditional Native American beliefs and customs, as well as the challenges faced by Native Americans as they try to maintain their cultural identity in a rapidly changing world. Zitkala-Sa's writing is poignant, insightful, and often deeply moving, offering a powerful glimpse into the lives of Native Americans during a critical period of their history.Overall, American Indian Stories is a powerful and important work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. Zitkala-Sa's writing offers a unique perspective on the Native American experience and provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about race, culture, and identity in America.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.