Through an Indian's Looking-Glass A Cultural Biography of William Apess, Pequot |
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| Author:
| Lopenzina, Drew |
| Series title: | Native Americans of the Northeast Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62534-259-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2017 |
| Publisher: | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.60 |
Book Description:
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The life of William Apess (1789--1839), a Pequot Indian, Methodist preacher, and widely celebrated writer, provides a lens through which to comprehend the complex dynamics of indigenous survival and resistance in the era of America's early nationhood. Through archival research, readings of Apess's key works, and informed speculation, Drew Lopenzina provides a vivid portrait of this singular Native American figure.
The life of William Apess (1789--1839), a Pequot Indian, Methodist preacher, and widely celebrated writer, provides a lens through which to comprehend the complex dynamics of indigenous survival and resistance in the era of America's early nationhood. Through archival research, readings of Apess's key works, and informed speculation, Drew Lopenzina provides a vivid portrait of this singular Native American figure.