Early American Literature, vol. 36, no. 3, December, 2001, pp. 325-352
Description
Investigates how early American literature portrayed death of Indigenous leaders and how such portrayals were used as a method of marginalizing the people.
Video of lecture by author of book of same name. Discussion of Lakota chief's character and events leading up to his death while in the custody of the U.S. army.
Duration: 1:01:42.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 3, Summer, 1992, pp. 309-335
Description
Author examines the narratives and discourses surrounding different Indigenous prophets and warriors; argues that the dichotomy between the secular and the sacred breaks down in consideration of Indigenous leaders.