Firewater And Forked Tongues: A Sioux Chief Interprets U.S. History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432513764)

""Firewater and Forked Tongues: A Sioux Chief Interprets U.S. History"" is a book written by M. I. McCreight. The book is an insightful and thought-provoking analysis of the history of the United States as seen through the eyes of a Sioux chief. The author uses the perspective of the Sioux chief to provide a unique and often overlooked view of the history of the United States, particularly the interactions between the Native American tribes and the European settlers.The book explores the impact of European colonization on the Native American tribes, particularly the Sioux tribe, and how this impacted their way of life. The author also examines the role of the U.S. government in the displacement of Native American tribes and the subsequent impact on their culture and traditions.Throughout the book, the author uses the Sioux chief's perspective to provide a critical analysis of U.S. history, particularly the policies and actions of the U.S. government towards Native American tribes. The book also explores the impact of alcohol on Native American communities and how it contributed to the destruction of their culture and way of life.Overall, ""Firewater and Forked Tongues: A Sioux Chief Interprets U.S. History"" is a powerful and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the history of the United States. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of European colonization on Native American tribes and the ongoing struggle for Native American rights and sovereignty.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: M. I. McCreight
ISBN-10: 1432513761
ISBN-13: 9781432513764
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d