Goodbird The Indian: His Story

Goodbird The Indian: His Story is a book written by Gilbert L. Wilson that tells the story of a Native American man named Goodbird. The book is a historical account of Goodbird's life and experiences, as told to Wilson during his visits to the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota in the early 20th century.Goodbird was born in the mid-19th century and grew up on the Great Plains, where he witnessed the arrival of white settlers and the displacement of his people from their ancestral lands. He was also present during some of the major events in Native American history, such as the Battle of Little Bighorn and the Wounded Knee Massacre.Through Goodbird's story, Wilson provides insight into the cultural and social practices of the Lakota people, as well as their struggles to maintain their way of life in the face of colonization and assimilation efforts. The book also explores Goodbird's personal journey, from his childhood on the Plains to his experiences as a student at Carlisle Indian School and his eventual return to his community.Overall, Goodbird The Indian: His Story is a fascinating and informative account of one man's life and the broader history of Native Americans in the 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.