Sarah Winnemucca's Practical Solution of the Indian Problem by Peabody
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"Sarah Winnemucca's Practical Solution of the Indian Problem" by Elizabeth P. Peabody is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book presents the pioneering efforts of Sarah Winnemucca, a Piute Indian and an advocate for her people's education and welfare, as she seeks to address and find solutions to the challenges faced by Native Americans in their interactions with white settlers and the government. In this work, Peabody portrays
Winnemucca's vision of empowering her people through education, highlighting her establishment of a school for Piute children and her appeals for education among her tribe. The text illustrates the contrast between the traditional education methods used at reservations, which often involved harsh treatment, and Winnemucca's empathetic approach that emphasizes self-development, dignity, and the preservation of tribal identity while engaging with Western civilization. Peabody also discusses the obstacles that Winnemucca faced, including opposition from government agents and broader societal challenges, while showcasing her determination to uplift her people and instill hope for their future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer, 1804-1894 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02015485 |
| Title |
Sarah Winnemucca's Practical Solution of the Indian Problem A Letter to Dr. Lyman Abbot of the "Christian Union" |
| Credits |
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Education |
| Subject | Paiute Indians -- Education |
| Subject | Winnemucca, Sarah, 1844?-1891 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57526 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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