Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 30, no. 2, Summer, 2018, pp. 1-33
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Author describes his research and the process of creating a biography of the writer, activist and minister and the difficulties he encountered when trying to find precise information about Apess’ life and the places he lived.
Biographical account of William Henry Jackson's {also known as Honoré Joseph Jaxon) involvement in the 1885 Rebellion as Louis Riel's secretary. Smith examines Jackson's political and religious beliefs, his trial and charge of treason felony and the question of his sanity.