Standing Bear Is a Person
by Stephen Dando-Collins

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In a federal courtroom in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1879, Standing Bear, clan chief of the small and peaceful Ponca tribe, was in court demanding the same basic right that white Americans enjoyed-the right to be recognized legally as a human being. The compelling, behind-the-scenes story of that landmark court case, and the subsequent reverberations of the judge's ruling across nineteenth-century America is told in Stephen Dando-Collin's "brisk and evocative account" (Kirkus). It is a story of memorable Old West characters who joined to fight for Standing Bear and paved his way to the courthouse-the former Indian-fighting Army general who changed sides to stand with Standing Bear, the crusading Midwestern newspaper editor who had once been a gun-toting frontier preacher, and the "most beautiful Indian maiden of her time," Bright Eyes. Full of colorful characters, battles of legal wits, and the twists and turns of a cause in search of an audience, Standing Bear Is a Person is a captivating read.
Reviews

"[A] brisk but evocative account...Dando-Collins deftly summarizes the legal arguments while offering vivid portraits of the diverse people involved...an eloquent reminder of a fight wll fought."
— Kirkus Reviews

"[Dando-Collins] has drawn all the characters and carefully details the interactions between them...The romance between Tibles and Bright Eyes...is a charming skein in this fascinating tapestry...This is an inspiring and informative book and brings to light ahertofore unknown nugget of our heritage."
— Curled Up With a Good Book5-Star Review

"Dando-Collins' sharp wit allows modern readers to jump right into his story...[The] book eloquently allows us a glimpse into that past when at least one man was able to endure and ultimately prevail."
— National Law Journal

"In recreating this important chapter in Native American history, Dando-Collins captures the full drama of Standing Bear's struggle...Fascinating."
— Booklist

"Dando-Collins captures the full drama of Standing Bear's struggle, which culminates in a riveting courtroom scene...fascinating."
— Booklist

"[A] remarkable history."
— Washington Times

"A taut tale...A great story."
— Roanoke Times

"Fascinating...Dando-Collins does a superb job in relating the true-to-life courtroom scenes [and] the colorful speech by Standing Bear on his own behalf."
— Southwest Bookviews

"Dando-Collins tells the story with its elements of adventure, romance, human rights, and peculiar characters."
— Reference and Research Book News

"Compelling."
— Charleston Post and Courier

"Part historical research, part legal document, part a call for greater justice for Native Americans today...Dando-Collins offers bright writing...The characters are interesting...and the window on the past a worthwhile one to open."
— InfoDad.com

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ISBN-10:	0306814412
ISBN-13/EAN:	9780306814419
Author:	Stephen Dando-Collins
Publisher:	Da Capo Press Cambridge, MA
Publication Date:	11/2005
Pages:	259 pp
Size/Dimensions:	9 x 6
Binding:	Paperback