John Joseph Mathews, 69: Life of an Osage Writer

by Michael Snyder

Book Overview

John Joseph Mathews (1894-1979) is one of Oklahoma's most revered twentieth-century authors. An Osage Indian, he was also one of the first Indigenous authors to gain national renown. Yet fame did not come easily to Mathews, and his personality was full of contradictions. In this captivating biography, Michael Snyder provides the first book-length account of this fascinating figure.

Known as "Jo" to all his friends, Mathews had a multifaceted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806160527
• ISBN13: 9780806160528
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.0"