Talking Indian: Reflections on Survival and Writing por Walters, Anna Lee - 1992

Firebrand Books, 1992-11. Paperback. Good.

Paperback. Very Good.

Ithaca: Firebrand Books, 1992. Book. Fair. Soft cover. Former Owner Inscription & Signature. First Paperback Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. An autobiographical account of a Native American woman describing her upbringing as a Pawnee-Otoe Indian, her development as a writer, her life and work on the Navajo reservation in Arizona, much more, surviving 'on the horizon of tomorrow'. Softcover, illustrations, 222pp., book shows general wear with markings, pagefolds, and much highlighting or markings. A good reading and working copy. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Firebrand Books, 1993. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Collection of Walters' writing and archival family photographs recounting her life and describing her Pawnee and Oto heritage; slight corner rubs, front cover just starting to curl at edge, text clear and unmarked and spine uncreased; pp 222

NY: Firebrand Books. Very Good. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 1563410214 . Clean, tight copy. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light wear to cover edges, a little scuffing, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior clean and intact. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 222 pages; "Walters, the daughter of Pawnee and Otoe Indians and a teacher and author ( The Spirit of Native America: Beauty and Mysticism in American Indian Art , Chronicle, 1989, and The Sun Is Not Merciful: Short Stories , Firebrand, 1985) , describes how she found her literary voice and what self-expression meant to her. On this journey, she met with alienation, moments of self-doubt, and, ultimately, a sense of joy and affirmation. Because Native American leaders, events, and rituals have long been distorted, the author devotes part of the book to correcting inaccuracies and plugging up holes. Even more moving are Walters's own experiences, told in simple, direct… Ler mais

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

"Anna Lee Walters says: "I am an American Indian, but this simply does not say enough to satisfy the past, the present, or future. I am a Pawnee. I am an Otoe. My husband is a Navajo. And my children are all three." Talking Indian is about words and memory: their cultural context, their power and meaning when spoken and written, their presence and absence. "  This is a lovely book that appears unread:  Pictorial wraps; 222 pages, index inclusive; tight binding - no reader's crease or page separation; corners are square and sharp; no external or internal marks; no chips, tears or creases text block is bright and clean.

Firebrand Books, 1992-11-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!