Now That the Buffalo’s Gone: A Study of Today’s American Indians

by Alvin M. Josephy Jr.

In this book one of America’s leading writers of Indian History examines the aspirations and feelings of today’s Indians-what they want and why they want it. Using the particular histories of seven Indian tribes or groups, Alvin Josephy analyzes seven principal issues in the continuing face-off between Indians and - The Indians’ will to endure as Indians - Racial sterotypes that influence Whites’ treatment of Indians - Indians’ efforts to retain the deep spiritual basis of their lives - The fight to retain tribal land bases - Reassertion of Indian water rights - Claims to fishing and hunting rights - The modern-day quest for self-termination, sovereignty, and control of tribal affairs and resources Those themes are the major aspects of contemporary Indian affairs that are least understood by non-Indians and tend to cause continued misunderstanding and conflicts with Whites.

Genres: History

336 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 1982

About the author

An American historian who specialized in Native American topics. He served as a combat correspondent during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for his coverage of the U.S. capture of Guam. His interest in Native American history started during an assignment from Time Magazine.

Reviews

[Glenn Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

General insight into some key issues that Native Americans faced in the 60's to the 80's involving treaty rights, reservation rights and governance and more.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this book up in the mid 1980's at the Museum of the American Indian in Harlem. I have read it several times since and am still appalled every time I read it to see how we have treated the American Indians even up until very recently. I found every new story in the book very moving and an eye opener.

[Judsen]

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