Bibliograph

The life of William Apess, Pequot, Philip F. Gura

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The life of William Apess, Pequot, Philip F. Gura

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-173) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The life of William Apess, Pequot

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

891324368

Responsibility statement

Philip F. Gura

Summary

"The Pequot Indian intellectual, author, and itinerant preacher William Apess (1798-1839) was one of the most important voices of the nineteenth century. Here, Philip F. Gura offers the first book-length chronicle of Apess's fascinating and consequential life. After an impoverished childhood marked by abuse, Apess soldiered with American troops during the War of 1812, converted to Methodism, and rose to fame as a lecturer who lifted a powerful voice of protest against the plight of Native Americans in New England and beyond."--Jacket

Table Of Contents

Cruel beginnings (1798-1812) -- War, wandering, and home (1812-1829) -- Interlude: a Methodist life composed (1829-1831) -- Evangelist and organizer (1831-1833) -- The Mashpee Revolt (1833-1834) -- King Philip's heir (1835-1836) -- Mashpee to Washington Street (1837-1839) -- Living with "color."

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