02394cam a22003133u 4500 27448 UtSlPG 20260610133627.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Eastman, Charles A., 1858-1939 The Indian To-day: The Past and Future of the First American Indian Today The Past and Future of the First American Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-12-08 Produced by K. Nordquist, Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Indian To-day: The Past and Future of the First American" by Charles A. Eastman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the contemporary status and future prospects of Native Americans, particularly focusing on the Sioux perspective, as presented by the author, who shares both his personal experiences and broader insights into Native American culture and challenges. At the start of the text, Eastman emphasizes the duality of the Indian identity in modern America, portraying them as both a "vanishing race" and a "thoroughly progressive one." He reflects on the natural qualities of the Native Americans, including their democratic ideals and spiritual philosophies, as well as the significant transformations they have undergone due to contact with white settlers and the consequent loss of their rights and freedoms. The opening sections lay the groundwork for addressing the complexities of intertribal warfare, their struggles with materialism, and the unique challenges they face while attempting to adapt to a changing landscape, setting the stage for a deeper analysis of cultural identity and survival in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27448 68357 68357