Standing Bear's Quest for Freedom: The First Civil Rights Victory for Native Americans

by Lawrence A. Dwyer

2023 Nebraska Book Award

Chief Standing Bear of the Ponca Nation faced arrest for leaving the U.S. government's reservation, without its permission, for the love of his son and his people. Standing Bear fought for his freedom not through armed resistance but with bold action, strong testimony, and heartfelt eloquence. He knew he and his people had suffered a great injustice.

Standing Bear wanted the right to live and die with his family...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1496232461
• ISBN13: 9781496232465
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"