A Son of the Forest" and Other Writings (Native Americans of the Northeast)

This book brings together the best-known works of the 19th-century Indian writer William Apess, including the first extended autobiography by a Native American. The text is drawn from ON OUR OWN GROUND, which was named a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book. This new edition of Apess's classic texts is designed for classroom use . Designed Especially For Classroom Use, This Book Brings Together The Best Known Works Of The Nineteenth-century Indian Writer William Apess, Including The First Extended Autobiography By A Native American. The Text Is Drawn From On Our Own Ground, Which Was Named A Choice Outstanding Academic Book. Barry O'connell Has Written A New Introduction For This Abbreviated Edition. Chronology -- A Son Of The Forest -- The Experiences Of Five Christian Indians Of The Pequot Tribe (1833) -- Eulogy On King Philip, As Pronounced At The Odeon, In Federal Street, Boston. By William Apess, A Pequot ; Edited And With An Introduction By Barry O'connell. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [139]) And Index.