Charles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa) Books

Charles Alexander Eastman stands apart among Native American writers for his unique synthesis of traditional upbringing and Western education. Raised as a Woodland Sioux, he gained intimate knowledge of his people's lifeways, language, and oral history. Later becoming a physician, he served as a doctor to victims of the Wounded Knee massacre, a pivotal event in the "Indian Wars." Eastman's writings offer an invaluable, unfiltered perspective on Native American experiences and history, as he authentically bridged both worlds without the need for intermediaries.