American Indian Stories
American Indian Stories, published in 1921, collects the writings of Zitkála-Šá, a Yankton Dakota woman who was taken from her mother's home on the Missouri River to a mission school in Indiana at the age of eight. The three autobiographical pieces that open the book, first printed in the Atlantic Monthly in 1900, describe her childhood, the cutting of her hair at school and her years as a teacher among Indians. They are followed by "Why I Am a Pagan," stories such as "The Soft-Hearted Sioux," "The Trial Path" and "A Warrior's Daughter," and the essay "America's Indian Problem," written when she had become an activist in Washington. The voice is lucid, controlled and angry. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about American Indian Stories
American Indian Stories by Zitkála-Šá can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read American Indian Stories online?
Yes. American Indian Stories opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is American Indian Stories free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of American Indian Stories is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is American Indian Stories in the public domain?
Yes. American Indian Stories by Zitkála-Šá is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read American Indian Stories?
About 2 h 09 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is American Indian Stories?
American Indian Stories by Zitkála-Šá is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
