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Autobiography of a Winnebago Indian

by Paul Radin

Indians of north america, social life and customsIndians of north america, northwest, oldWinnebago IndiansSocial life and customsBiography

Originally taken down in the field, in Winnebago, from the dictation of the Indian known as S.B., it relates S.B.'s life as he looked back upon it: with the emphases, interpretations, and values that he considered important. Dr. Radin, without altering the text, translated it into English and annotated it extensively to explain features of Winnebago culture and outlook that might not be obvious to the reader.

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Book data: Open Library