Heart of the Rock: The Indian Invasion of Alcatraz

by Adam Fortunate Eagle, Tim Findley, Fortunate Eagle

Book Overview

In 1969, Ricahrd Oakes and Adam Fortunate Eagle, then known as Adam Nordwall, instigated an invasion of Alcatraz by American Indians. From the mainland, Fortunate Eagle orchestrated the events, but they assumed an uncontrollable life of their own. Fortunate Eagle provides an intimate memoir of the occupation and the events leading up to it. Accompanied by a variety of photographs capturing the people, places, and actions involved, Heart of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806139897
• ISBN13: 9780806139890
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A compelling local and modern history

HEART OF THE ROCK comes from an author who in 1969, along with Richard Oakes, instigated an invasion of Alcatraz Island by American Indians. This occupation of a once-famous federal prison remains a powerful contemporary action in Native history and culture, and HEART OF THE ROCK provides an intimate memoir of the occupation the author helped orchestrate. Photos and personal insights make for a compelling local and modern history.