Isbn: 9780312533045 - i am a man: chief standing bear: a native son's search for justice (20 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. In 1877, Standing Bear's Ponca Indian tribe was forcibly removed from its lands in Nebraska and marched south to Indian Territory. This book tells the story of Standing Bear's efforts to reclaim his lands and rights, ending in his successful use of habeas corpus to gain access to the courts and ultimately his freedoms.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Fine/Near Fine. BOOK CLUB. 8vo. 257pp. Paper over boards binding.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. Condition is AS NEW in a hard cover. DJ is AS NEW. Illustrated. "I Am a Man": Chief Standing Bear's Journey for Justice is a non-fiction book by Joe Starita that chronicles Chief Standing Bear's legal battle for Native American civil rights in the late 19th century. Book Summary The book details the forced removal of the Ponca Indian tribe from their ancestral homeland in Nebraska to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in 1877, a journey that led to much suffering and death, similar to the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Chief Standing Bear's only son was among those who died, and his dying wish was to be buried in the soil of his homeland. To honor this promise, Chief Standing Bear and a small group of Ponca set off on a 600-mile walk back to Nebraska during the winter. They were arrested upon arrival for leaving the reservation without permission, as federal law did not consider Native Americans to be "persons" with the right to sue or leave their designated territory. The arrest sparked a landmark habeas corpus case in a federal court in Omaha in 1879. The government's argument was that an Indian was not a person within the meaning of the law. During the trial, Chief Standing Bear delivered a powerful speech, famously declaring, "I am a man," and comparing the shared blood and pain of all people. The federal judge in the case, Judge Elmer Dundy, ultimately ruled in Standing Bear's favor, a groundbreaking decision that legally recognized Native Americans as "persons" under the law and entitled to the same constitutional protections as white citizens. Key Themes Human Dignity and Civil Rights: The central theme is the fight for basic human recognition and the establishment of Native American civil rights in the U.S. legal system. Injustice of Forced Relocation: The book highlights the profound injustice and suffering caused by the U.S. government's policy of forcibly displacing Native tribes from their ancestral lands. Cultural Identity and Survival: The narrative explores the importance of preserving cultural identity and the deep connection of the Ponca people to their homeland. Empathy and the Justice System: The story also examines the role of empathy through figures like General George Crook and journalist Thomas Tibbles, who helped Standing Bear's cause, and how the U.S. system of checks and balances worked as intended in this instance. Author The book was written by Joe Starita, an endowed professor at the University of Nebraska's College of Journalism and a former investigative reporter for The Miami Herald. He has written other works on Native American history and culture.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Book Club Edition.

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Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 1st edition. 272 pages. 10.00x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.