From the Deep Woods to Civilization: Chapters in the Autobiography of an Indian

by Charles Alexander Eastman

Book Overview

In an earlier book, Indian Boyhood, Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa) recounted the story of his traditional Sioux Childhood and youth. From the Deep Woods to Civilization, first published in 1916, continues the narrative, beginning with his abrupt entry into the mainstream of Anglo-American life in 1873 at the age of fifteen. Eastman went on to become one of the best known educated Indians of his time, receiving a Bachelor of Science...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803258739
• ISBN13: 9780803258730
• Release Date: September 1977
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Autobiography of Ohiyesa

If you have read the writings of Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman); I HIGHLY recommend this book to you.It helped me understand the forces that shaped this man.My favorite areas are The assorted photos of his father "Many Lightnings", his wife, his son Ohiyesa at the age of 5.Events that occured while he was attending school in the East, and the bigotry he encountered from "SOME" white people.Events where he served as a medical doctor on the Pine Ridge reservation, and caring for the survivors of the Wounded Knee masacre in 1890.Events where he traveled among various indian nations to get items used by indians for museums.Events where he worked with the Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls.And much more. If this book is your introduction to the writings of Ohiyesa; I would recommend that your next purchase would be "The Soul Of The Indian".Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)

From the deep woods to civilization

There are certainly not enough autobiographies of Native Americans, and few that can compare with Eastman's story and journey to find civilization. As Eastman follows Christianity and the White Man's Civilization, he finds himself realizing the paradox of the two worlds. Upon returning to a more civilized world, he gives a captivating look at how Jesus was an Indian and how different the White world and Native American world was during his life. A perfect self-enlightenment book.