TY  - BOOK
AU  - Pokagon,Simon
TI  - The Red Man's Rebuke
AV  - E011 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of North America
KW  - Indians of North America -- Government relations
KW  - Indians of North America -- Treaties
KW  - World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
KW  - Indians, Treatment of -- United States
KW  - Pokagon, Simon, 1830-1899
N1  - Release date is 2021-10-18; Mary Glenn Krause, Smithsonian Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Red Man's Rebuke" by Simon Pokagon is a compelling historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a poignant manifesto that articulates the grievances of the Native American people, specifically the Pottawattamie tribe, against the injustices they faced due to colonization and the loss of their lands and way of life. Through passionate language and vivid imagery, Pokagon critiques the colonial mindset of the "pale-faced" settlers and their destructive impact on the native populace and environment.  In this evocative text, Pokagon underscores the tragedy of Native American experience following European settlement. He laments the destruction of their homes, culture, and natural resources, expressing deep sorrow for the loss of a harmonious existence. The narrative intertwines personal and collective suffering, drawing attention to the betrayals perpetrated against indigenous peoples—such as the enforcement of broken treaties and the introduction of devastating substances like alcohol. The book serves both as a historical reflection and a heartfelt appeal for understanding and justice, presenting a unifying voice that seeks to reclaim the dignity and rights of the Red Man amid overwhelming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66563
ER  -