Condition: Acceptable. Please see the images for more details. May show signs of wear such as:
• Shelf wear or scuffing on the cover
• Creases, marks, or tears on pages or dust jacket
• Possible remainder marks or previous owner’s name/notes inside
Cover art:
Including excerpts from Indian Boyhood
Blurb: “This Lakeside Press hardcover edition of From the Deep Woods to Civilization presents Charles Alexander Eastman’s powerful autobiographical account of his journey from a traditional Santee Dakota upbringing to life as a Western-educated physician and advocate for Indigenous rights. Originally published in 1916, this memoir offers a rare firsthand perspective on the clash of cultures experienced by Native Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Eastman, a respected writer, physician, and activist, reflects on his transition from his early years in the Dakota wilderness to his education at Dartmouth College and Boston University, culminating in his work with the U.S. government and Native American communities. His narrative provides profound insights into identity, assimilation, and the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in an era of rapid cultural change.
This beautifully bound Lakeside Press edition, published in 2001, maintains the tradition of high-quality historical reprints, making it a valuable addition to any collection of Native American literature, history, and memoirs.”