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Life Among the Piutes: Their Wrongs and Claims,Used
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Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins (c. 1844 1891) was a Northern Paiute author, activist and educator.Winnemucca published Life Among the Paiutes: Their Wrongs and Claims (1883), a book that is both a memoir and history of her people during their first 40 years of contact with European Americans.It is considered the "first known autobiography written by a Native American woman."Anthropologist Omer Stewart described it as "one of the first and one of the most enduring ethnohistorical books written by an American Indian," frequently cited by scholars.Following the publication of the book, Winnemucca toured the Eastern United States, giving lectures about her people in New England, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. She returned to the West, founding a private school for Native American children in Lovelock, Nevada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Life Among the Piutes: Their Wrongs and Claims' about? A: The book is a memoir and history written by Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, detailing the experiences and struggles of the Northern Paiute people during their initial contact with European Americans.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, a Northern Paiute author, activist, and educator.
- Q: When was 'Life Among the Piutes' published? A: The book was published on July 31, 2017.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in Native American literature? A: It is considered the first known autobiography written by a Native American woman and is frequently cited in scholarly works for its ethnohistorical insights.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 120 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers the history, rights, and claims of the Northern Paiute people, along with personal narratives from the author's life.
- Q: Did the author participate in any public speaking or activism? A: Yes, after publishing the book, Sarah Winnemucca toured the Eastern United States, giving lectures about her people.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, it is often used in educational settings to discuss Native American history and literature.