Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa): Philosopher and Activist, A Pictorial Biography

More than 225 historical photographs—many never-before published—help shine new light on the life and times of Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa), the most well-known educated American Indian in the first half of the twentieth century.

Charles A. Eastman, Ohiyesa (1858-1939) was born in a tipi in the wilderness and lived in the traditional, nomadic way of his Sioux tribe until the age of 15. He went on to become a medical doctor, award-winning author, acclaimed lecturer, and noted reformer. His impr...