Sovereign selves : American Indian autobiography and the law /

Sovereign selves : American Indian autobiography and the law /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Carlson, David J., 1970-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Urbana : University of Illinois Press, [2006]
Subjects:
Apess, William, > 1798-1839.
Eastman, Charles A., > 1858-1939.
Indians of North America > Politics and government.
Indians of North America > Legal status, laws, etc. > Language.
Indians of North America > Biography.
Autobiography > Indian authors.
Speeches, addresses, etc., Indian > North America.
American literature > Indian authors.
Table of Contents:
  • The discourse of Indian law
  • Seneca politics and the rhetoric of engagement
  • William Apess and the constraints of conversion
  • William Apess and Indian liberalism
  • Charles Eastman and the discourse of allotment
  • Charles Eastman and the rights of character.