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Witness: A Hunkpapha Historian'S Strongheart Song Of The Lakotas,Used
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During the 1920s and 1930s, Josephine Waggoner (18711943), a Lakota woman who had been educated at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Virginia, grew increasingly concerned that the history and culture of her people were being lost as elders died without passing along their knowledge. A skilled writer, Waggoner set out to record the lifeways of her people and correct much of the misinformation about them spread by white writers, journalists, and scholars of the day. To accomplish this task, she traveled to several Lakota and Dakota reservations to interview chiefs, elders, traditional tribal historians, and other tribal members, including women.Published for the first time and augmented by extensive annotations, Witness offers a rare participants perspective on nineteenth and early twentiethcentury Lakota and Dakota life. The first of Waggoners two manuscripts presented here includes extraordinary firsthand and astoldto historical stories by tribal members, such as accounts of life in the Powder River camps and at the agencies in the 1870s, the experiences of a mixedblood H?kpap?a girl at the first offreservation boarding school, and descriptions of traditional beliefs. The second manuscript consists of Waggoners sixty biographies of Lakota and Dakota chiefs and headmen based on eyewitness accounts and interviews with the men themselves. Together these singular manuscripts provide new and extensive information on the history, culture, and experiences of the Lakota and Dakota peoples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Witness: A Hunkpapha Historian's Strong-Heart Song of the Lakotas'? A: The book focuses on preserving the history and culture of the Lakota people through the writings and interviews conducted by Josephine Waggoner, providing a unique perspective on their lifeways during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Josephine Waggoner, a Lakota woman and historian who dedicated her life to documenting the traditions and experiences of her people.
- Q: What awards has this book won? A: The book has won several awards, including the 2015 J. Franklin Jameson Award, the 2014 Dwight L. Smith (ABC-CLIO) Award, and the 2014 Nebraska Book Award in Nonfiction/Reference.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 824 pages, rich with detailed accounts and historical narratives.
- Q: Is the book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the book is ideal for educational purposes as it provides primary source material and insights into Lakota culture and history, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a high-quality presentation.
- Q: When was 'Witness' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2013.
- Q: What unique content can readers expect in this book? A: Readers can expect firsthand accounts from tribal members, including stories of life in the Powder River camps, experiences of a mixed-blood Húŋkpapȟa girl at a boarding school, and biographies of Lakota and Dakota chiefs.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book is an illustrated edition, which enhances the storytelling and provides visual context to the historical narratives.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.