A Son of the Forest" and Other Writings

DO NOT BUY THIS — the Complete William Apess is only $5 more, is twice the length, and contains many essential documents that are, quite frustratingly, not included but are referred to in the introduction + other editorial material. For teaching purposes, there is absolutely a need for a cheapie (say, Dover Thrift) edition of A Son of the Forest, but this is not it.

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This was a required book for an undergrad class. The author is a great writer and the book was of decent quality.

"A Son of the Forest and Other Writings," by William Apess, is an important resource in United States history and literature. The book is edited by Barry O'Connell, who also provides an introduction. Apess (1798-1839), of the Pequot Indian people, was a pioneer Native American writer. In addition to his 1831 autobiography, "A Son of the Forest," this volume also contains "The Experiences of Five Christian Indians of the Pequot Tribe" (1832) and his "Eulogy on King Philip" (1836).Apess' writing is dominated by his fervent evangelical Christianity, and also by his articulation of a Native American consciousness. "Son" is at times a very gripping autobiography. In it Apess writes about poverty, child abuse, alcoholism, ethnic identity and religious conversion: all topics that remain very relevant over the centuries. This volume contains, in addition to the primary texts, a useful bibliography and chronology. This book is an excellent choice both for the classroom and for the independent reader.

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