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My People the Sioux

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SKU:
1641
Condition:
Very Good – Clean wraps with single crease to spine, which does not affect binding; it remains firm with all pages intact. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked, with only a previous owner's brief inscription on the title page. Edges are clean.
Format:
Trade Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher:
University of Nebraska, 1975
Edition:
First Bison Book Edition, Third Printing
My People the Sioux by Luther Standing Bear is a powerful firsthand account of Sioux life, culture, and history from the perspective of a Lakota leader who bridged two worlds. This poignant memoir details Standing Bear’s traditional upbringing, his forced assimilation into Carlisle Indian Industrial School, and his later advocacy for Native American rights. Edited by E.A. Brininstool and featuring an insightful introduction by Richard N. Ellis, this edition preserves Standing Bear’s eloquent narrative while contextualizing its historical significance. A vital work of Indigenous autobiography, it offers an unflinching look at resilience, identity, and the impact of colonization.

My People the Sioux by Luther Standing Bear is a powerful firsthand account of Sioux life, culture, and history from the perspective of a Lakota leader who bridged two worlds. This poignant memoir details Standing Bear’s traditional upbringing, his forced assimilation into Carlisle Indian Industrial School, and his later advocacy for Native American rights. Edited by E.A. Brininstool and featuring an insightful introduction by Richard N. Ellis, this edition preserves Standing Bear’s eloquent narrative while contextualizing its historical significance. A vital work of Indigenous autobiography, it offers an unflinching look at resilience, identity, and the impact of colonization.

Editorial Reviews

“A rare and invaluable narrative… Standing Bear’s voice is both lyrical and uncompromising in its critique of assimilation policies.” —Western Historical Quarterly

“An essential primary source for understanding Lakota perspectives on sovereignty, education, and cultural survival.” —American Indian Culture and Research Journal

About the Author

Luther Standing Bear (1868–1939) was a Sicangu Lakota chief, educator, and activist. Born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, he became one of the first Native American students at Carlisle Indian School and later worked as a performer, writer, and spokesperson for Indigenous rights. His literary works, including My People the Sioux and Land of the Spotted Eagle, are celebrated for their authenticity and advocacy, blending personal experience with broader cultural commentary.