The Vanishing Race: The Last Great Indian Council by Joseph K. Dixon

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Author Dixon, Joseph K. (Joseph Kossuth), 1856-1926
LoC No. 13024815
Title The Vanishing Race: The Last Great Indian Council
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "The Vanishing Race: The Last Great Indian Council" by Joseph K. Dixon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work offers a poignant portrayal of the final assembly of significant Indian chiefs from across the United States, capturing their speeches, folklore, and reflections on their lives and histories. It engages with themes of loss, identity, and endurance, highlighting the cultural richness of the Indigenous peoples who faced the devastation of their way of life. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for the last great Indian council held in 1909, where thirty-two Indian chiefs gathered in Montana. The text emphasizes the significance of this gathering as a profound moment of reflection and farewell, where the chiefs share their stories and experiences, including their memories tied to events like the Custer fight. The opening sections evoke a deep sense of nostalgia for a vanishing culture amidst the backdrop of the encroachment of "civilization," inviting readers to ponder the impact of history on Indigenous identities and the need for preservation of their rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Indians of North America
Subject Indians of North America -- Biography
Subject Indian councils -- United States
Subject Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876
Category Text
EBook-No. 27616
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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