02472cam a22003493u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000900104100003600113245001900149264005100168300004700219336002600266337002600292338003600318500003100354508004600385520136600431534004501797653004201842653003701884653006501921653004601986653003202032856004102064999001702105337UtSlPG20260610133030.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aEastman, Charles A.,d1858-193910aIndian Boyhood 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-07-05  aProduced by Judith Boss, and David Widger  a"Indian Boyhood" by Charles A. Eastman is a memoir exploring the author’s childhood experiences as a Dakota Sioux boy, likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into Eastman's early life, cultural traditions, and the upbringing he received from his family, particularly from his grandmother, in a society that is in a constant struggle with the encroachment of Western civilization.   The opening of the memoir provides a vivid and personal account of Eastman's infancy and early childhood, establishing the backdrop of his upbringing in a Sioux community. He introduces himself through the name "Hakadah," meaning "the pitiful last," given to him after the death of his mother. The narrative features the love and care he received from his grandmother, who played a substantial role in his education and cultural transmission. It also describes elements of Sioux life, including hunting, games, and the strong connections to nature that were integral parts of his formative experiences. As Eastman recounts these formative events and lessons from his early years, he highlights the values instilled in him, such as bravery, observation skills, and respect for nature and family traditions, effectively setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his identity and heritage throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndians of North America -- Biography  aIndian children -- North America  aEastman, Charles Alexander, 1858-1939 -- Childhood and youth  aSantee Indians -- Social life and customs  aSantee Indians -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/337  c42465d42465