eastman, charles alexander

Describes the childhood of Charles Eastman, a full-blooded Santee Sioux Indian who was taken to live in the white man's world at age fifteen.

Draws on the writings of Charles Eastman to recount his attempts to embrace the traditional cultural ideals of his Sioux ancestors while living in the dominate white society of his time and explores how other Native Americans have struggled to remain true to their heritage while living in the modern world.

A Santee Sioux Indian named Yesa, after being taken at age seventeen to live among white men, becomes a doctor and then returns to the reservation to live as an Indian.

Biography of Native American Eastman, gifted scholar, athlete, and physician.

A biography of Dr. Charles Eastman, doctor, writer, lecturer, and worker for Indian rights, pride, and a maintenance of and appreciation for their culture.

Chronicles the life and career of Charles Eastman, the Native American physician, writer, and naturalist, focusing on his study of animals and their behavior. Provides tips on how to observe neighborhood wildlife.

Follows the life of the Native American physician, writer, and worker for his people's rights.